Red, White, and Blue Spinach Salad

The following is a post from contributing writer Andrea Green.

If you need a festive side dish to serve for your 4th of July celebration, look no further. Quick and healthy, this spinach salad is always a hit even with those who don’t think they like salad – thanks to the sweet berries and flavorful vinaigrette.

Red, White, and Blue Spinach Salad

Red, White, and Blue Spinach Salad

Ingredients

  • Vinaigrettte:
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Salad:
  • 1 package baby spinach leaves, washed and trimmed
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

    For the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl combine the vinegar and honey.
  2. Pour the olive oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. For the Salad
  5. Toss all ingredients together in a large salad bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette.
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About Andrea

Andrea has been married for 20 years and has 2 teenage daughters. She finds organic deals, green steals, and cooks whole food meals at The Greenbacks Gal .


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Comments

  1. Sheryl says:

    This is a great post. My daughter and I love salads and I think this will be great to have on the 4th of July. GREAT IDEA!!!

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