Best Quick Spinach And Fruit Salad Recipes

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FRUIT & NUT SPINACH SALAD RECIPE



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This Fruit & Nut Spinach Salad recipe is the perfect combination of fresh summer berries, feta cheese and toasted nuts. This is topped off with a delicious Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Balsamic Salad Dressing for the most amazing summer meal!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup pecans
⅓ cup almonds
10 oz spinach
1 cup sliced strawberries
½ cup blueberries
½ cup blackberries
⅔ cup raspberries
1 cup feta cheese ((or goat cheese))
½ cup red onion (thinly sliced (optional))
1 bottle Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Balsamic Salad Dressing

Steps:

  • Toast pecans and almonds until fragrant and lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Toss with dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 476 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK SPINACH AND FRUIT SALAD



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Often spinach salad is often adorned with one type of fruit or berries, this one takes into account a summer fruit explosion. You can make your own poppyseed dressing or use a commercially prepared variety.

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c fresh spinach
1 small apple, cored and sliced
1 small pear, cored and sliced
1/2 c strawberries, sliced
1/4 c blueberries, rinsed
2-3 Tbsp poppyseed dressing
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp pecans, finely chopped
2 Tbsp feta cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and dry spinach. Divide evenly into two salad bowls.
  • 2. Arrange sliced apples, pears, strawberries and blueberries on top of spinach.
  • 3. in a small bowl, mix commercial poppyseed dressing with apple cider vinegar. Drizzle some over each serving .
  • 4. Sprinkle feta and chopped pecans on top to serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH FRUIT



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Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and a poppy seed vinaigrette, this fabulous spinach salad looks and tastes special enough for company. -Joan Antonen, Arlington, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed and undrained
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 large banana, sliced
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in thawed strawberries and poppy seeds., Place spinach on individual salad plates. Arrange the fresh strawberries, banana and avocado over spinach. Top with green onions and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE PERFECT SUNDAY BRUNCH SPINACH SALAD



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My coworker Lori makes this salad whenever she is in charge of Friday breakfast and we all absolutely love it...and it's so easy. Absolutely no cooking required, so it's great during the warm summer months.

Provided by Chez Christine

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (10 ounce) bags baby spinach
2 bananas, sliced
12 fresh strawberries, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pine nuts
1 cup poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large bowl. Arrange bananas, strawberries, mandarin oranges, cranberries, and pine nuts on top. Toss with poppy seed dressing before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 271.2 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

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