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Easy Spinach Blueberry Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
roasting time for nuts 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 5-6 cups baby spinach
  • 1 to 1½ cups fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ⅓ cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion (optional)
For the Honey Balsamic Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Toast the Nuts
    Warm a dry skillet over medium-low.
    Add walnuts or pecans.
    Toast for 3–5 minutes, stirring often.
    Stop when fragrant.
    Not burned.
    Fragrant.
    That matters.
  2. Step 2: Make the Dressing
    Shake or whisk the dressing ingredients together.
    Taste it.
    Need more brightness?
    Add a touch more vinegar.
    Need more sweetness?
    Tiny drizzle of honey.
    Adjusting is part of cooking.
  3. Step 3: Build the Salad
    In a large bowl, add:
    Spinach
    Blueberries
    Feta
    Toasted nuts
    Red onion
    Drizzle dressing just before serving.
    Toss gently.
    Very gently.
    Blueberries aren’t built for aggressive salad tossing.