Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining fresh blueberries, crisp broccoli, and tender spinach, tossed in a tangy poppy seed dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cups broccoli florets (blanched or raw)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup poppy seed dressing (or to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Wash and dry the spinach, broccoli, and blueberries thoroughly.
- 2. If using raw broccoli, cut into small bite-sized florets. For a milder flavor, blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, then plunge into ice water and drain.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, broccoli, blueberries, and toasted almonds.
- 4. Add the feta cheese if desired.
- 5. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing and toss gently to coat.
- 6. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a vegan substitute. Poppy seed dressing can be homemade or store-bought.
Nutrition
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 5g