Description
This refreshing Summer Berry Salad is a delightful mix of mixed greens, fresh berries, crunchy nuts, and a tangy-sweet dressing. It’s the perfect light and flavorful dish for a hot summer day.
Ingredients
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Mixed Greens Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
Berry Mix:
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
Additional Toppings:
- ½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or candied pecans
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
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Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, feta or goat cheese, nuts, and mint.
- Make Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Finish Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- You can swap feta for blue cheese or add avocado slices for creaminess.
- Use toasted nuts for more crunch and flavor.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
