A quick and easy brain-healthy salad featuring fresh spinach, antioxidant-rich berries, and crunchy walnuts for a satisfying low-energy meal.

A simple MIND Diet recipe built around everyday ingredients that support a brain-healthy eating pattern.
Brain Care Score: 92 / 100
A practical Alzheimer’s Weekly score based on MIND-style ingredients and limits on less brain-friendly ingredients.
Why it scores well:
- Includes leafy greens
- Includes berries
- Includes nuts
- Uses olive oil
This is an editorial nutrition guide, not medical advice.
Berry Walnut Spinach Salad
A quick and easy brain-healthy salad featuring fresh spinach, antioxidant-rich berries, and crunchy walnuts for a satisfying low-energy meal.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword mind-pilot-004
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach washed and dried
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts unsalted
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice about half a lemon
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, mixed fresh berries, and chopped walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice until combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
Caregiver tip: Prepare ingredients ahead to save time and encourage shared meal preparation. This salad supports brain health with leafy greens, berries rich in antioxidants, and walnuts providing healthy fats.










Berries and spinach are definitely an out-of-the-ordinary combination.