Summer Spinach Salad with Berries, Feta & Almonds

There’s something magical about a summer salad that’s both vibrant and refreshing, and this Fresh Summer Spinach Salad is just that. Packed with sweet seasonal berries, creamy feta, and crunchy almond slivers, it’s the ultimate warm-weather side dish or light main. Whether you’re headed to a picnic, BBQ, or just enjoying a quiet lunch at home, this salad is as pretty as it is nourishing.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Naturally sweet & salty from the fruit and feta combo

• Packed with antioxidants and leafy greens

• Perfect for entertaining—colorful, elegant, and easy

• Comes together in under 15 minutes

• Customizable with your favorite nuts or vinaigrette

Final Thoughts:

This Fresh Summer Spinach Salad brings together the very best of the season—ripe berries, creamy feta, fresh greens, and the crunch of almonds—all tied together with a light vinaigrette. It’s elegant enough for entertaining and easy enough for everyday meals.
Serve it alongside grilled proteins or enjoy it solo with a crusty slice of bread and a cold drink.

Fresh, fruity, and full of feel-good flavor.

Yield: 4-6 servings

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Summer Spinach Salad with Berries, Feta & Almonds

Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

There’s something magical about a summer salad that’s both vibrant and refreshing, and thisFresh Summer Spinach Salad is just that. Packed with sweet seasonal berries, creamy feta, and crunchy almond slivers, it’s the ultimate warm-weather side dish or light main. Whether you’re headed to a picnic, BBQ, or just enjoying a quiet lunch at home, this salad is as pretty as it is nourishing.

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Ingredients

For the Salad

• 5 oz baby spinach (about 6 cups)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup fresh blueberries
• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ¾ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
• ¼ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Pinch of salt & pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl or serving platter, layer the baby spinach.
2. Top with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Sprinkle in the thinly sliced red onion.
3. Scatter the cubed or crumbled feta and sliced almonds over the salad.
4. In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
5. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving or serve it on the side. Finish with a pinch of black pepper.

Notes

Swap goat cheese for feta for extra creaminess

Add grilled chicken or salmon for a heartier meal

Use pecans or walnuts instead of almonds

Toss in some quinoa to make it a grain bowl

Add fresh mint or basil for extra brightness

Nutrition Facts

Calories

253

Sugar

7 g

Protein

7 g

Fat

20 g

Carbs

14 g

Sat. Fat

5 g

Cholesterol

25 mg

Fiber

4 g

Net carbs

10 g

Sodium

423 mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.