Berry Salad with Poppy Dressing (Printable View)
Fresh berries and greens topped with a creamy poppy seed dressing, perfect for light meals or gatherings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad Components
01 - 5 oz mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
04 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
05 - 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
06 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
07 - 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
08 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Poppy Seed Dressing
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
11 - 2 tbsp honey
12 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
15 - 1/4 tsp salt
16 - 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
02 - In a large serving bowl, combine mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red onion, feta cheese, and toasted almonds.
03 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat. Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The dressing strikes this perfect balance between tangy and sweet that makes even berry skeptics go back for seconds
- It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy brunch menu
02 -
- Dressing this salad too far ahead will make everything sad and wilted
- The berries release juice as they sit, so serve within twenty minutes of tossing
03 -
- Chill your serving bowl for ten minutes before assembling, it keeps everything crisp longer
- Toast extra almonds and store them, theyre perfect for sprinkling on anything