Berry Spinach Salad | Downshiftology

This berry spinach salad is one of my most requested sides during spring and summer. Baby spinach is tossed with fresh berries, creamy goat cheese, red onions, and the best sweet-tangy raspberry vinaigrette.

Berry spinach salad in a bowl. — *Photo: Gayle McLeod*

Why You’ll Love This Berry Spinach Salad

I call this my elevated strawberry spinach salad. It has all the classic fresh ingredients you’d expect, but with an extra handful of raspberries and blueberries for a sweet berry twist. We’re in berry season after all! But here’s why it’s a must-make spring and summer salad recipe:

Berry Spinach Salad Ingredients

Spinach: Fresh baby spinach provides the perfect mild, leafy base for all the toppings.
Berries: This is a strawberry-forward salad, with pops of raspberries and blueberries. Feel free to use any combination of your favorite berries.
Red onion and goat cheese: Thinly sliced red onions add a zippy bite, while creamy goat cheese adds richness and balances the tangy vinaigrette.
Pecans: Toasted or candied pecans add a delicious crunch and a touch of sweetness.
Raspberry vinaigrette: The star of the show! This fruity, tangy vinaigrette ties everything together with bright flavor.

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How To Make This Spinach Salad

Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl, drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette on top, and toss everything together. To finish, I like to crack a bit of black pepper on top for a final touch.

If you’re serving it as a side salad, it pairs beautifully with my hot honey chicken drumsticks, baked pork chops, grilled lamb chops, turkey burgers, and crispy baked chicken thighs. So yum!

Spinach salad with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

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Description

Berry spinach salad is the perfect spring and summer salad recipe—and it only takes 5 minutes to make! Fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are tossed with baby spinach, goat cheese, red onions and pecans, then drizzled with a sweet and tangy raspberry vinaigrette.

Add everything to a bowl. Add the spinach, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, red onion, goat cheese and pecans to a large mixing and toss together.
Add the dressing. Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad, toss together, and serve.

Storage tip: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, as the spinach wilts and berries soften once tossed with the vinaigrette. To prep ahead, store the ingredients separately and toss just before serving. This keeps everything fresh for up to 3 days.

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Recipe originally posted August 2014, but updated to include new photos and information for your benefit!