Description
A refreshing and vibrant Citrus Berry Salad combining baby spinach, sweet clementines, fresh blueberries and strawberries, topped with crunchy almonds and drizzled with a zesty honey-lemon garlic dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad delivers a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 4 clementines, peeled and sectioned
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the fresh baby spinach, peeled and sectioned clementines, blueberries, sliced strawberries, and half of the chopped almonds to form the base of the salad.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, sea salt, and ground black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared honey-lemon garlic dressing evenly over the salad mixture, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated for balanced flavor.
- Add Remaining Almonds and Serve: Sprinkle the remaining chopped almonds on top of the dressed salad for added crunch. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.
Notes
- For added protein, consider topping with grilled chicken or feta cheese.
- Substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh; avoid letting it sit too long to prevent sogginess.
- To make it vegan, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Adjust the amount of garlic or lemon juice in the dressing according to your taste preference.
