Half-Blueberry and Spinach Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A sweet and savory salad with halved blueberries, spinach, and goat cheese, dressed with balsamic vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs spinach, blueberries, goat cheese into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups, chopped spinach
• 1 cup, halved blueberries
• 1/2 cup, crumbled goat cheese
• 1/3 cup croutons
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, add chopped spinach, halved blueberries, crumbled goat cheese, and croutons.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until the spinach is evenly coated and the blueberries are lightly glazed.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes before serving.