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Spinach and Fennel Salad with Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette and Dried Berries

Updated: by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

OK, OK, OK so I ate WAY too much at the office holiday party today. Not too mention I had fast food for lunch. So I decided it was a lite salad for dinner day. There were leftovers for the toddler. The husband went out for... wait for it... wait for it... Fast food (he was Christmas shopping.) That left me to fend for myself.

I love it when this happens!

I opened the fridge, looked in the pantry and came up with this. Now let me warn you the dressing is intense. You can replace with a store bought or whip up your own. I loved the kick from the raw garlic and the tartness from the vinegar especially mixed with the dried fruit.

Ingredients

  • A few handfuls of baby spinach
  • half a fennel base sliced
  • â…› cup dried berries (I used half cranberries and half cherries) (20g)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • ¼ tablespoon honey (5g)
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil (5g)
  • ½ tablespoon dried parsley
  • Kosher salt and pepper

Instructions

Pile the spinach, fennel and berries on a plate.

Puree the remaining ingredients in a small food processor to make the dressing.

Pour the dressing on the salad. Enjoy! 🙂

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Spinach and Fennel Salad with Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette and Dried Berries

This spinach and fennel salad is a must-try for salad lovers! It features a tasty garlic balsamic vinaigrette and a topping of dried berries that will leave your taste buds tingling.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1 people
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • A few handfuls of baby spinach
  • half a fennel base sliced
  • â…› cup dried berries I used half cranberries and half cherries (20g)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • ¼ tablespoon honey 5g
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil 5g
  • ½ tablespoon dried parsley
  • Kosher salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pile the spinach, fennel and berries on a plate.
    A few handfuls of baby spinach, half a fennel base sliced, â…› cup dried berries
  • Puree the remaining ingredients in a small food processor to make the dressing.
    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 clove of garlic, ¼ tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon olive oil, ½ tablespoon dried parsley, Kosher salt and pepper
  • Pour the dressing on the salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 117mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2949IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Balsamic, Berry, Fennel, gảl, Spinach, Vinaigrette
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  1. Puglet

    I have started putting fennel on salads all of the time. It is crisp and adds wonderful flavor to spinach or lettuces.
    Thanks for the idea!

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  2. Annalisa

    This was exactly what I needed to read to get out my salad rut!

    You could add some orange slices, pecans, or chicken to make it more of a meal on its own.

    Thanks, Roni for the inspiration!

    Reply

  3. Jennie

    ooo maybe you could roast the garlic first next time and then it will be sweet and deep (I just roasted some, so its on my mind).

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  4. roni

    I don't see why not but I couldn't tell you this one the first time I made it! 🙂

    Reply

  5. Scentsy mom

    this looks SO good! Is it good with fresh berries too?

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