Sliced strawberries, blueberries, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese over a bed of spinach tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. This Strawberry and Blueberry Spinach Salad is the perfect patriotic side dish for the 4th of July!
With 4th of July around the corner, it’s clear that celebrations will be a little different this year. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun with the holiday! I’m always about festive vibes. So, I wanted to share a patriotic side dish that you can take to ANY kind of gathering or simply serve to your family at home. Either way, this Strawberry and Blueberry Spinach Salad is definitely on-brand with the 4th of July and that’s all that really matters.
Nutrition Content of The Salad
- This side dish pairs perfectly with whatever protein option you decide to cook on the grill.
- Because this is a low-carb salad, go ahead and grab a scoop of that potato salad or baked beans as well. It’s A-OK and won’t ruin any goals that you have, promise. 🙂
Strawberry and Blueberry Spinach Salad Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients
Health Benefits of This Salad
- Strawberries are a rich source of of vitamins and minerals, including: vitamin C, manganese, folate and potassium.
- Blueberries provide vitamin C, vitamin K and is considered a high fiber fruit option.
- Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin A, C, K1, iron, folic acid and calcium. Spinach also provides insoluble fiber, which is an important factor in keeping bowel movements regular.
- Overall, this salad offers several antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and is considered a low-carb option that will provide blood sugar control.
Strawberry and Blueberry Spinach Salad
Sliced strawberries, blueberries, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese over a bed of spinach tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. This Strawberry and Blueberry Spinach Salad is the perfect patriotic side dish for the 4th of July!
Servings 4
Calories 229kcal
Equipment
- Chef knife
- Cutting Board
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 cup baby spinach
- ¾ cup blueberries
- ¾ cup strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Add all salad dressing ingredients to a large bowl and whisk together for 30 seconds. Place in a jar in the fridge until you are ready to serve the salad.
- Slice the strawberries and chop the red onion. Add the spinach to a large bowl and top with the strawberries, blueberries, feta cheese and red onion. Toss the salad in 4 tbsp of dressing and serve.
Notes
Macros per 1 serving of salad + 1 tbsp of dressing: 13g carbs, 18g fat, and 5g protein
I hope this salad gives you all of the extra festive vibes on 4th of July and that you enjoy your day spent with loved ones!
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