Quick and easy, this simple spinach salad is a wonderful summer side dish full of flavor.

Fresh baby spinach tossed with feta and blueberries in a white bowl.

Last Updated on June 3, 2024 by Betty Davies

Wonderfully fresh and zingy, sweet and salty, this simple spinach, blueberry and feta salad tastes like summer! Quick to make with just a few basic ingredients, this green leafy salad with lemon dressing, is a great side dish at a BBQ or cookout, or, an easy way to add some goodness to a weeknight dinner.

Mixed spinach, feta and blueberry salad in a serving bowl with a spoon.

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This has become a go to salad recipe for me when friends come over for a summer BBQ. Obviously I like to have several sides on offer, and next to the heavier pasta and potato salads, a green leafy salad is a must.

This spinach salad is perfectly fresh and bright, thanks to a very simple lemon dressing, blueberries add bursts of sweetness and the saltiness of feta cheese balances everything wonderfully. Make this tossed salad the star of your next get together!

Be sure to check out my Spinach Raspberry Salad and Spinach Orzo Pasta Salad too!

Why you will love this recipe!

Simple ingredients: With just 4 main ingredients and a few pantry staples, this is a great option for cookouts when you’ve got several side dishes to make!
Quick: It takes minutes to whip up a huge bowl of this spinach salad.
No chopping: Just toss together the salad ingredients with the dressing and you are good to go!
Fresh and healthy: Made with baby spinach, fresh blueberries and lemon, you’re getting in lots of goodness in this side dish!
Dietary info: This spinach, blueberry and feta salad is gluten-free, vegetarian and low carb.

Simple spinach salad in a large serving bowl with cheese and blueberries.

Ingredients

Baby spinach: Baby spinach leaves are tender and ready to eat, so no prep needed, just give them a quick wash!
Blueberries: Blueberries are a ‘superfood’! They add a wonderful sweetness to the salad and are loaded with nutrients.
Feta: Use fresh crumbled feta for the best creamy flavor.
Lemon: We use both the zest and juice of a lemon for the salad dressing for a really zingy flavor.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: For the salad dressing. You can use a light olive oil if you don’t like the stronger flavor.
Seasonings: Black pepper, salt and garlic powder.

How to make spinach, blueberry and feta salad

Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!

Mix together the ingredients for lemon salad dressing (photo 1).
Place the spinach, blueberries and crumbled feta into a large serving bowl (photo 2).
Pour over the dressing and toss everything together (photo 3).

Three photos to show how to make the dressing and salad.

Recipe Variations

I love the simplicity of this spinach blueberry and feta salad, but it’s easy to make it your own, or make use of other ingredients you have to hand with this recipe:

Add nuts: Nuts will add a great crunchy texture, slivered almonds or walnuts would make great additions.

Make it a fuller meal: Add in some shredded chicken or chickpeas for a healthy lunch option.

Swap the cheese: Goats cheese would work great!

Use different dressings: I love the easy lemon dressing, but why not try this recipe with my Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette or Apple Cider and Mustard Dressing instead.

Serving Suggestions

This summer salad is the perfect accompaniment to your BBQs, but it’s also great to use as an everyday salad with chicken and fish dishes. Try it with some of these favorites:

Spinach salad in a large glass serving bowl.

Make Ahead and Storage

For best results, don’t make this spinach, blueberry and feta salad more than an hour ahead of time as the dressing will start to wilt the spinach. I like to make the dressing separately and pop the salad ingredients in a bowl ahead of time and then just toss everything together when it’s time to eat.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for a day or two. There is only a little dressing used, so it holds up pretty well.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Wash and dry the spinach well before using.
Use an unwaxed lemon, or wash well with warm water before zesting it.
For the best results, use a fresh block of feta and crumble it. Ready bought crumbled feta can be drier and have less flavor, though it’s still tasty and is less messy and quicker!

Baby spinach leaves tossed with blueberries and feta in a serving bowl.

This spinach salad with blueberries and feta cheese is a true summer favorite. The simple lemon dressing makes everything pop and everyone always goes back for more! So easy and quick to make, it’s a great side dish for any cookout or dinner time!

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