Easy Blueberry Spinach Salad

Skip the boring salad! This Easy Blueberry Spinach Salad is a burst of summer flavor that’s ready in minutes. Our creamy yogurt dressing with fresh blueberries is perfection on its own, but feel free to add your favorite toppings!

The easiest perfect summer salad.

We’ve shared dozens of blueberry recipes this week, just follow #BlueberryWeek on any social media platform, or simply search the site for ‘blueberry’.

But let’s discuss this Easy Blueberry Spinach Salad, shall we?

Why you’ll love this Easy Blueberry Spinach Salad

Minute Marvel: Short on time? This salad comes together in minutes! Fresh, flavorful, and ready to eat before you know it.

Summer in a Bowl: Bursting with fresh blueberries and creamy yogurt dressing, this salad is a taste of summer in every bite.

Double Duty Dressing: The yogurt dressing isn’t just creamy, it’s tangy too, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the blueberries and the earthy spinach.

Endless Mix-Ins: This salad is your blank canvas! Feel free to throw in your favorite chopped nuts, crumbled cheese, or even a protein like grilled chicken for a heartier meal.

With only three ingredients, it’s a great option for a quick lunch or side dish. And it makes enough for a couple of days or several servings. Though I recommend waiting to mix the yogurt until you are serving it if you do plan on making it up ahead of time.

Tips for Making This Easy Blueberry Spinach Salad

• Spinach Selection: Baby spinach is ideal for this salad because it’s tender and won’t overpower the other flavors. If you prefer a different green, choose something with a mild flavor like arugula or a spring mix.
• Blueberry Bliss: Fresh blueberries are best, but frozen blueberries that have been thawed and patted dry will work in a pinch.
• Dressing Perfection: Make sure you choose a blueberry yogurt that is nice and thick. We usually use a regular yogurt, but honestly a Greek yogurt is a great choice. To prevent the dressing from getting watery, whisk the yogurt well before adding the other ingredients.
• Storage Smarts: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to make it ahead, store the dressing and salad components separately. Toss everything together just before serving.

Storing Leftover Salad

This Easy Blueberry Spinach Salad is all about enjoying those bright, vibrant flavors. Here are some tips to keep it tasting its best:

• Fresh is Best: This salad is a quick assemble, so aim to enjoy it right after making it. The spinach will stay crispest and the blueberries will burst with the most flavor fresh off the prep.
• Separate Strategies: If you must make it ahead, store the dressing and salad components separately. The dressing, especially if yogurt-based, can wilt the spinach. Keep the salad greens in an airtight container in the fridge, and whip up the dressing when you’re ready to eat.
• Berry Careful: Fresh blueberries can get mushy if stored with the salad. Keep them washed and dried in a separate container until serving.

And if you want to get creative beyond just these simple three ingredients, you can do that too.

Here are some options for both crunch or plain old salad toppings that go well with this Blueberry Spinach Salad.

Best Crunchy Salad Toppings

• sunflower seeds
• crushed tortilla chips, pita, pretzels or potato chips (the salty/sweet combo rocks!)
• chow mein noodles
• croutons – savory or sweet
• chopped nuts
• chickpeas
• another dried fruit for added crunch AND flavor
• pomegranate arils

Best Salad Toppings 

• goat cheese or feta
• cooked brown rice
• another fresh fruit
• chopped egg
• avocado chunks
• shredded mozzarella
• tofu

More Blueberry Recipes:

• Blueberry Basil Lemon Jam
• Roasted Blueberry French Toast Crostini
• Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes
• Blueberry Lemon Bars with a Shortbread Crust

Easy Blueberry Spinach Salad Recipe

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