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Berry Spinach Salad with Blueberries & Raspberries topped with mandarin oranges, toasted pecans, crumbled feta, and a balsamic glaze on fresh baby spinach.

Berry Spinach Salad with Blueberries & Raspberries


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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Berry Spinach Salad with Blueberries & Raspberries is a fresh, colorful salad made with baby spinach, juicy berries, mandarin oranges, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and a sweet balsamic glaze. It’s the perfect quick side dish or light meal that feels elegant but comes together in minutes.


Ingredients

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Balsamic Glaze

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup honey or brown sugar

Salad

  • 6 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • ½ cup mandarin oranges
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup pecans, toasted (some whole, some chopped)

Instructions

Make the Balsamic Glaze

  1. In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey (or brown sugar).
  2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool. The glaze will thicken as it cools. It should coat the back of a spoon but not be overly thick.

Assemble the Salad

  1. Divide baby spinach into serving bowls or place in a large serving bowl.
  2. Top with blueberries, raspberries, mandarin oranges, and crumbled feta.
  3. Add toasted pecans (whole and chopped).
  4. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top just before serving.

 

Optional: Toss gently before serving if combining in a large bowl.

Notes

  • Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes for extra flavor.
  • Store leftover glaze in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Add grilled chicken to turn this into a complete meal.
  • For best texture, add pecans and glaze just before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop (for glaze), No-Cook Assembly
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg