Sweetheart Berry Salad (Printable View)
A fresh mix of berries, greens, nuts, and creamy poppy seed dressing for a bright, flavorful salad.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad Components
01 - 5 oz mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup raspberries
05 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
→ Poppy Seed Dressing
07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp honey
09 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds
13 - Pinch of salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, gently combine mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
03 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving.
04 - Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with dressing.
05 - Sprinkle with toasted pecans (or walnuts) and crumbled feta (or goat cheese).
06 - Serve immediately while ingredients remain crisp and fresh.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The homemade poppy seed dressing comes together in two minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything store-bought
- Berries never looked so elegant on a plate, making even a simple weeknight dinner feel like a special occasion
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- Berries release liquid as they sit, so always dress this salad right before serving to keep it crisp
- The dressing keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for up to a week, so make extra for future salads
03 -
- Use a glass jar with a tight lid to shake the dressing instead of whisking, then store whatever you don't use right in the same container
- If your berries aren't perfectly sweet, add an extra teaspoon of honey to the dressing to balance things out