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Easy Spinach Blueberry Salad

Easy Spinach Blueberry Salad – Fresh and Healthy

A fresh, vibrant salad with baby spinach, juicy blueberries, creamy feta, toasted pecans, and a simple honey lemon dressing — ready in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 5 cups baby spinach fresh, washed and dried
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries rinsed
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ⅓ cup pecans toasted
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Dry the spinach — Rinse baby spinach under cold water and dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel. Dry leaves hold the dressing far better.
  • Prep the toppings — Rinse the blueberries, slice the red onion as thinly as possible, crumble the feta, and toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Make the dressing — In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  • Assemble the salad — Add the spinach to a large serving bowl. Layer on the blueberries, red onion, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans.
  • Dress and toss — Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately — Plate and enjoy right away while the spinach is crisp and fresh.

Notes

 
  • Toast the pecans — even just a few minutes in a dry pan deepens their flavour and adds real crunch.
  • Always dress the salad at the last moment to prevent the spinach from wilting.
  • To make ahead, assemble all ingredients except the dressing and refrigerate. Add dressing just before serving.
  • Store leftover undressed salad in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Dressing keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Optional add-ins: grilled chicken, avocado, strawberries, walnuts, goat cheese, or cucumber.
 

Nutrition Facts

 
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Total Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 10g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Vitamin A: 60% DV
  • Vitamin C: 15% DV
  • Calcium: 12% DV
  • Iron: 10% DV