Spinach and Fruit Salad
One huge love of mine is this SPINACH AND FRUIT SALAD, spinach with mandarin oranges, blueberries, feta cheese and red onion with the sweet dressing
SPINACH AND FRUIT SALAD
Years ago, I used to be really finicky with my salads. As in, veggies only. What do you mean you put fruit with greens in a salad? I used to think this was odd and so wrong. Again, perhaps this is derived from salads my Mom made when I was young, they were always the traditional veggies-only types.
My perceptions changed when I finally tried a salad with berries in it, perhaps Moms everywhere are right when they say you really don’t know until you try it. Go figure.
Flash forward to now and I love experimenting with different combinations of fruit in my salads. It really is a great way to boost those vitamins for the day, and adds that special sweetness to crisp fresh veggies.
One huge love of mine is this Spinach and Fruit Salad, which my mother in law introduced me to last year.
It marries spinach with mandarin oranges, blueberries, feta cheese and red onion with the sweet tanginess of a raspberry vinaigrette. Really, it’s the greatest combination.
After an extremely long Winter of comforting meals and hearty dishes, I’m lightening up for Spring and bring more salads onto my plate.Â
Spinach and Fruit Salad was the first to be made when the temps rose last weekend. Hello good friend!Â
You can bookmark and print off the recipe below, which is mainly just a list of ingredients with no measurements. The beauty of this salad recipe is that you can have as little or as much of each, as you wish.
I tend to go light on the red onion {kids request}, and heavy on the fruits. That though, is totally up to you – enjoy!
Spinach and Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- Fresh Spinach
- Blueberries
- Mandarin Orange slices
- Red Onion (sliced)
- Feta Cheese
- Raspberry Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Add the spinach, fruits, onion and cheese to a large bowl and toss to gently mix.
- Add desired amount of Raspberry Vinaigrette {I find a little does go a long way} and again toss to blend.
- Serve … easy right?
I didn’t realize you had all these great salad recipes on your site! I love fruits in my salad and I have one everyday for lunch. I have a major sweet tooth though, so it makes the salad much more appealing for me.
I love salads and when they have fruit in them they look double refreshing and delicious looking.Thanks for this awesome recipe.
This looks great just printed, will be making very soon, but I will also add Strawberries.
Great light meal, full of flavour and nutrients! Since I’m not a fan of feta, I might try ricotta instead.
This looks delicious! so healthy. I love spinach salads, Kale is great too.
This salad sounds and looks so fresh and tasty! Perfect for the start of spring (even if the weather isn’t cooperating).
This looks so good Tammi! I love the blueberries in it! Such a fresh twist on a great spring salad! Have a great week! Angie xo
Thank you Angie! 🙂
I love the mix of fruit in my salads – I try a bunch of different variations to mix it up every now and then.
Nice! I’d love to hear what your favourite combinations are!!
ive never thought about using fruit in a salad! This sound so tasty and seems like a perfect combo of sweet, savory mmm!
It’s delicious!!
Sounds perfect 🙂 I love a fruit and spinach salad!
They are so delish!!
This salad looks delicious, I never would have thought to mix spinach a fruit!
Ha! Happy I’m not the only one that thought it was ‘odd’ for so long!
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Salads can be delicious. I like adding different fruits, nuts and cheese to them all the time. I use mostly spinach.
Same here Florence, the darker leaf, the better for you!