Wheat Berry Spinach Blueberry Salad

A bowl of wheat berry salad with spinach, feta, and mixed berries.

5 from 3 votes

Wheat Berry Spinach Blueberry Salad

🥗🫐🍓This spinach blueberry salad is loaded with superfoods including spinach, wheat berries, blueberries, cranberries, almonds, and more for so much FLAVOR and amazing TEXTURE in every bite!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spinach blueberry salad, wheat berry salad

Servings: cups

Calories: 464cal

Author: Averie Sunshine

Equipment

1 Large Bowl
1 Small Bowl

Ingredients

Salad

2 cups cooked wheat berries (quinoa, wild rice, couscous, or barley can also be used)
2 cups baby spinach leaves loosely packed
1 cup fresh blueberries
¾ to 1 cup grated gouda (aged white cheddar, crumbled feta, blue cheese, etc. may be substituted)
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup raisins (or dried cherries)
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup fresh basil finely minced (or cilantro)

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup honey (or agave)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
¾ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions

Salad – To a large bowl add all ingredients in the order listed; set aside.
Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette – To a small glass jar or container with a lid, add all ingredients, put the lid on and shake vigorously until combined; taste vinaigrette and tweak as necessary to taste.
Assembly - Drizzle about half the dressing over salad, toss to combine, and see if you prefer it moister and add more, to taste. Serve salad immediately or place into an airtight container, refrigerate, and serve chilled. The spinach wilts as time passes but the dried fruit softens and the flavors marry and I enjoy this salad for up to 3 days after preparing.

Notes

Storage: If you don’t use all the vinaigrette, extra will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 1 week. Leftover salad will last up to 3 days.

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