This spinach, feta, and raspberry salad is one of my favorite side salads. The tart raspberries, creamy feta, crispy croutons, and earthy spinach all pair so well together.
The croutons are one of my favorite parts of this salad. They are tossed in olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder for extra flavor. In honor of Valentine's Day, I used a cookie cutter to cut my croutons in the shape of a heart. Any other day of the year, I'd probably just cut the bread into bite-sized cubes. If bread isn't for you, you can substitute the croutons for sliced almonds or chopped walnuts.
While the croutons are baking, I whisk together the dressing and place the other ingredients in a large bowl. This salad could be made a few hours in advance, kept in the refrigerator covered with paper towels, and then tossed with dressing when it is time to serve.
I love serving this salad with grilled steak or my easy marinated grilled chicken. This salad comes together in no time and is the perfect side dish.
If you make this spinach, feta, and raspberry salad, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below!
📖 Recipe
Spinach, Feta, and Raspberry Salad
Ingredients
Croutons
- 1 cup cubed crusty bread
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
More ingredients
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 6 oz raspberries
- 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Placed the cubed bread on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for 20 minutes or until crispy, flipping halfway.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Taste adjusting for seasoning.
- In a large bowl, toss together spinach, raspberries, feta, and croutons. Toss in a few tablespoons of dressing at a time until you reach desired dressing amount.
Notes
- Serves 4-5 as a side, or 2 for an entree.
- You could add sliced chicken or steak to make it heartier.
- Croutons could be substituted for sliced almonds or chopped walnuts.
- Raspberries could be substituted for sliced strawberries.
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