Spinach Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

Enjoy this refreshing spinach salad covered with fresh berries, cucumbers, and sliced almonds. Our simple recipe for homemade creamy lemon dressing is the perfect complement to this saladโ€™s flavors and textures. This spinach salad makes the perfect lunch, or you could add a protein and serve it as a light summer meal.ย 

Powerhouse Salad with a Creamy Lemon Dressing

Why We Love This Salad

This salad is what I like to call a โ€œpick-me-upper salad,โ€ because no matter what Iโ€™m feeling, this fresh, light, and easy-to-make salad wonโ€™t let me (or you!) down. Itโ€™s great for a quick meal that makes you feel great about yourself! 

The creamy dressing tosses beautifully with the greens, chopped cucumbers, and berries. Then the sliced almonds add a nice crunch and saltiness to balance out the sweet fruit. You can add roasted chickpeas or some sliced baked chicken to make this recipe even more filling!

FAQs

What kind of spinach can be eaten raw in a salad?

Any kind of spinach can be eaten raw in a salad! Baby spinach tends to be milder so it can be better in a salad than the older, larger leaves, but any kind of fresh spinach is edible while raw.ย 

Should you soak berries before eating?

Itโ€™s always best to wash your produce before eating it, but you donโ€™t need to necessarily soak it. A simple rinse works well.ย 

How long will my homemade dressing last?

Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Make sure to shake it up and mix it before drizzling it on your salad.ย 

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Spinach Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

Enjoy this refreshing spinach salad covered with fresh berries, cucumbers, and sliced almonds. Our simple recipe for homemade creamy lemon dressing is the perfect complement to this saladโ€™s flavors and textures.
Servings: 2
Author: Malinda Linnebur
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • SALAD
  • 2 c. mixed greens or spinach
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 c. blueberries
  • 1/2 c. raspberries
  • 1/4 c sliced almonds
  • DRESSING
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 3 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 TBSP cream
  • 1/2 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together or pulse in a small food processor.
  • Arrange your greens on a serving plate or divide between to dinner plates.
  • Peel, seed and chop the cucumber. Arrange on the greens.
  • Arrange the blueberries and raspberries and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Drizzle with dressing.
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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    How are berries so good in salads?! I really like all the textures and flavors in this, especially the lemon dressing. YUM

5 from 1 vote

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