Description
This fresh and vibrant Spinach & Fruit Salad combines tender baby spinach leaves with sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made from milk, lemon juice, mayonnaise, honey, and Onion Onion™ Seasoning. It’s a quick, nutritious salad perfect for a light lunch or a beautiful side dish to any meal, with optional goat cheese and black pepper to add a touch of richness and spice.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ½ cup milk
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- ½ cup mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons Onion Onion™ Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
Salad
- 1 (10 ounce) package fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the milk and lemon juice. Let the mixture stand for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly. Then whisk in the mayonnaise, Onion Onion Seasoning, and honey until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the fresh baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and toasted sliced almonds. Gently mix to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Toss salad with dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad to your desired amount. Toss gently to coat the ingredients thoroughly without bruising the fruit or spinach. If desired, top the salad with crumbled goat cheese and freshly cracked black pepper to add creaminess and a hint of spice.
Notes
- You can substitute light mayonnaise for a lower fat option while maintaining creaminess.
- To toast almonds, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- For vegan variation, replace mayonnaise with a vegan mayo and omit goat cheese.
- The Onion Onion™ Seasoning can be replaced with finely minced onion mixed with a touch of garlic powder if unavailable.
- This salad is best served immediately to keep the spinach crisp and the fruit fresh.
