Blueberry Spinach Salad with Cracked Pepper Vinaigrette

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Blueberry Spinach Salad with Cracked Pepper Vinaigrette is a perfect harmony of sweet and savory ingredients. Crisp spinach leaves are topped with juicy blueberries, creamy crumbled feta, toasty slivered almonds, and delicate slices of red onion for a vibrant medley of textures. The star of the dish is the homemade cracked pepper vinaigrette—a tangy blend of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard with a bold kick of freshly cracked black pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad makes an ideal starter or light lunch. Packed with antioxidants and nutrient-rich components, it’s a healthy yet indulgent treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 cup Fresh blueberries
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly cracked
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the fresh spinach and blueberries thoroughly. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the blueberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted slivered almonds, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, cracked black pepper, and salt to make the vinaigrette.

Step 4

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant and flavorful salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(652.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1253.8

Total Fat 98.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2119.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 42.5g
Protein 29.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 854.9mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 591.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.6%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 21.2%