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Blackberry Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette

Published July 10, 2023 by Lauren Vavala

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A spinach blackberry salad with text overlay.
A spinach blackberry salad with text overlay.
A spinach blackberry salad with text overlay.
A spinach blackberry salad with text overlay.
A spinach blackberry salad with text overlay.
A spinach blackberry salad with text overlay.

This Blackberry Salad has everything a good salad should! It has blackberries for sweetness, feta for creaminess, and walnuts for texture. It’s finished with an incredibly delicious, easy-to-make blackberry vinaigrette. This is an impressive salad that presents beautifully, yet takes very little effort to prepare.

Spinach blackberry salad on a pink serving plate with a small bowl of fresh blackberries and a striped towel in the background.

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This spinach blackberry salad has all the flavors and textures that make a great salad.  The salad itself is a tasty combination of crunchy walnuts and creamy feta, which both work so well with the fruity pops of fresh blackberries.

The salad is finished with a delicious, yet incredibly easy, blackberry balsamic dressing that is simply made using a food processor, blender or even a mason jar.

Similar to my Spinach Blueberry Salad, it can be a main meal or served as a starter or side salad. This recipe can make enough for two main dishes or four side salads.

Why This Recipe Works

This sweet and tangy salad is a quick and easy recipe you can throw together in just minutes.

Filled with fresh blackberries and walnuts, it’s a healthy and flavorful meal. 

It’s also extremely versatile. There are a lot of substitutions you can make. Add chicken to make it heartier. Or use strawberries or blueberries instead of blackberries. 

Step-By-Step Instructions

Ingredients

Ingredients to make a blackberry salad on a marble background with text overlay.

Blackberry Salad

  • 4 cups baby spinach (lightly packed): use fresh spinach or substitute with mixed lettuce leaves or arugula.
  • 1 cup blackberries: fresh is best for this salad.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled): or try this salad with goat cheese.
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (roughly chopped): you can swap out walnuts for other nuts like pecans or almonds.

Blackberry Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup blackberries (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar: you can use apple cider or white wine vinegar instead, if preferred.
  • 2 teaspoons honey: or maple syrup can be used.
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Crumble the feta cheese, roughly chop the walnuts, and chop the blackberries for the salad dressing.

Create!

Spinach, feta, walnuts and blackberries on a pink plate with small bowls of ingredients around it.

Place the baby spinach leaves on a large serving plate or in a salad bowl. Top with the chopped walnuts, crumbled feta, and the blackberries.  

Blackberry salad dressing in a food processor bowl with small bowls of ingredients around it.

To make the blackberry salad dressing, add the chopped blackberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey to a small blender or food processor. Process until well combined.

Chef’s Tip: you can make the salad dressing by adding all of the ingredients to a mason jar with a lid and shaking vigorously. If you decide to use this method, be sure to finely chop the blackberries as the dressing won’t be as smooth.

Present!

A blackberry salad on a white salad plate with the pink serving plate and bowl of blackberry vinaigrette in the background.

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the blackberry salad and serve.

You can add a garnish of fresh mint or basil for a little added flavor, as well.

Tips and Techniques

  • This salad is very versatile. Any type of lettuce or arugula can be used in place of the spinach, other types of berries can be substituted for the blackberries, and pecans or almonds can be used instead of walnuts. You can also add a protein like grilled chicken to make it a heartier meal.
  • The dressing can be made in a mason jar instead of a blender. Simply add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a mason jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake until well combined.
  • The undressed salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Store the vinaigrette in a separate sealed container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

FAQ’s

What Are The Health Benefits Of Spinach?

Spinach is a good source of vitamin A, iron, and folic acid. This is a leafy green is nutrient-dense and a good source of dietary fiber. It is also low in carbohydrates.

What Are The Health Benefits Of Blackberries?

Blackberries are high in antioxidants and fiber. They are also high in vitamin C which may help to boost the immune system.

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Blackberry Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette

This Blackberry Salad has everything a good salad should! It has blackberries for sweetness, feta for creaminess, and walnuts for texture. It’s finished with an incredibly delicious, easy-to-make blackberry vinaigrette. This is an impressive salad that presents beautifully, yet takes very little effort to prepare.
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 265kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

Blackberry Salad

  • 4 cups baby spinach (lightly packed)
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)

Blackberry Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup blackberries (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Blackberry Salad

  • Place the baby spinach leaves on a large serving plate or in a salad bowl. Top with the blackberries, crumbled feta and chopped walnuts.
    4 cups baby spinach, 1/2 cup feta cheese, 1/4 cup walnuts, 1 cup blackberries

Blackberry Vinaigrette

  • To make the blackberry salad dressing, add the chopped blackberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey to a small blender or food processor. Process until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
    1/2 cup blackberries, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, salt, pepper
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the blackberry salad and serve.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • This salad is very versatile. Any type of lettuce or arugula can be used in place of the spinach, other types of berries can be substituted for the blackberries, and pecans or almonds can be used instead of walnuts. You can also add a protein like grilled chicken to make it a heartier meal.
  • The dressing can be made in a mason jar instead of a blender. Simply add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a mason jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake until well combined.
  • The undressed salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Store the vinaigrette in a separate sealed container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3009IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2mg

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Comments

  1. Amy Liu Dong says

    July 17, 2023 at 1:47 am

    Such an easy and tasty dish to make.
    This sounds perfect for my tonight’s dinner. Yum!

    Reply
  2. Jamie says

    July 16, 2023 at 10:56 pm

    This is such a great-looking Blackberry salad dish! It looks so delicious and very healthy too! Many will gonna love and enjoy having this! It’s such a masterpiece!

    Reply
  3. Ann says

    July 16, 2023 at 5:09 pm

    I love the idea of blackberry vinaigrette. I have only had raspberry vinaigrette before, so excited to give this recipe a try!

    Reply

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