Best 2 Blackberry Balsamic Spinach Salad Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Blackberry Balsamic Spinach Salad, a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures that will elevate your taste buds. This refreshing salad showcases the perfect harmony between sweet blackberries, tangy balsamic vinegar, and tender baby spinach, complemented by the crunch of almonds and crumbled goat cheese. As a delightful bonus, we've included three additional recipes to satisfy your culinary cravings: a zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing, a creamy Avocado Dressing, and a classic Vinaigrette Dressing. These versatile dressings cater to a range of preferences, allowing you to customize your salad experience. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure with our Blackberry Balsamic Spinach Salad and its accompanying dressing recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACKBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Blackberry Spinach Salad image

This is an excellent brunch salad that's very easy to throw together. This tastes great without a dressing, but some people like a bacon dressing or a nice balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Karyn Ulriksen

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
1 pint fresh blackberries
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green onion, sliced
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
½ cup edible flowers

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together baby spinach, blackberries, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and walnuts. Garnish with edible flowers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 250.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLE, HONEY-ROASTED WALNUTS, AND BLACKBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Spinach Salad with Apple, Honey-Roasted Walnuts, and Blackberry Vinaigrette image

This delicious spinach salad is paired with blackberries, apple, honey roasted walnuts, and a blackberry vinaigrette--it's perfect for a dinner party when blackberries are in season.

Provided by N Yager

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3 tablespoons honey
3 cups raw walnut halves
½ tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons seedless blackberry jam
4 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
8 cups fresh spinach
1 sweet apple, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced and quartered
2 red bell peppers, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
12 ounces fresh blackberries

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place 3 tablespoons honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium until honey liquefies, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add walnuts and stir to coat. Spread in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until nuts have darkened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir to coat. Allow to cool.
Combine olive oil, blackberry jam, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons honey, basil, salt, and pepper in a lidded jar. Shake until vinaigrette is well combined and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Combine spinach, sweet apple, Granny Smith apple, cucumber, bell peppers, green onions, feta, and cooled walnuts in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Carefully mix in blackberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 290.6 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe blackberries. This will give your salad the best flavor.
Choose a good quality balsamic vinegar. A good balsamic vinegar will have a rich, complex flavor that will complement the other ingredients in your salad.
Don't overdress your salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more if needed.
Serve your salad immediately. This will prevent the spinach from wilting.

Conclusion:

This blackberry balsamic spinach salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh blackberries. The combination of sweet blackberries, tangy balsamic vinegar, and creamy goat cheese is sure to please everyone at your table. Plus, it's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.