Gluten-Free Mixed Berry Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

• 5 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries sliced, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional, or use a dairy-free cheese to keep it vegan)
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (make sure it’s gluten-free)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large salad bowl, place the baby spinach leaves as the base.
2. Sprinkle the mixed berries, toasted pecans, crumbled goat cheese, and red onion slices over the spinach.
3. In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup or honey, and Dijon mustard until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, gently tossing to ensure all the ingredients are lightly coated.
5. Serve immediately as a light meal or a side dish.

For more gluten-free salad recipes, you could explore:

• “40 Gluten-Free Salad Recipes – Taste of Home”
  Visit Taste of Home
• “Best Gluten-Free Salad Recipes”
  Visit Mama Knows Gluten Free

These sites offer a variety of salad recipes that cater to gluten-free dietary needs.