SPINACH SALAD WITH YOGURT BERRY DRESSING

Get ready to delight your taste buds with our Berry Burst Spinach Salad featuring a Yogurt Berry Dressing. This salad is not just a meal; it's a flavor-packed adventure that combines the freshness of spinach with the vibrant sweetness of berries and the creamy tang of yogurt dressing.

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 8 cups loosely packed spinach
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup chopped strawberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1 cup dried blueberries
• ½ cup pistachios
• 1 apple or pear, chopped up

For the Yogurt Berry Dressing:

• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup blueberries
• ¼ cup strawberries
• ⅓ cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Servings: 4
• Calories: 701
• Total Fat: 29.8g (45% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 8.3g (41% DV)
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Sodium: 209mg (8% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 97.2g (32% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 15.4g (61% DV)
• Sugars: 71.5g
• Protein: 14.8g

Instructions:

1. Let's start with the star of the show - the Yogurt Berry Dressing. In a blender, combine ¼ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup blueberries, ¼ cup strawberries, ⅓ cup yogurt, and a generous tablespoon of honey. Blend until you have a smooth and irresistible dressing.

2. In a large salad bowl, assemble a vibrant medley of fresh spinach, blueberries, chopped strawberries, raspberries, goat cheese, dried cherries, dried blueberries, pistachios, and the chopped apple or pear.

3. It's time to bring it all together. Drizzle that luscious Yogurt Berry Dressing over the salad. Then, gently mix all the ingredients until they are coated with the dressing.

4. Serve your Berry Burst Spinach Salad immediately and savor the burst of flavors and textures. This salad is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled salmon or chicken for that extra protein punch.

Notes:

Feel free to get creative and add your favorite protein, like grilled salmon or chicken, to make this salad a complete and satisfying meal.