Description
Enjoy the refreshing flavors of summer with this vibrant and nutritious Summer Berry Salad. A delightful combination of mixed greens, fresh berries, cheese, and nuts tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Mixed Greens:
6 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine);
Berries:
1 cup sliced strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup raspberries;
Cheese and Nuts:
1/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese, 1/4 cup candied pecans or walnuts;
Red Onion:
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced;
Dressing:
1/4 cup 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 mixed greens, berries, red onion, cheese, and nuts.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or salmon.
- You can swap in blackberries or pomegranate seeds depending on what’s in season.
- This salad is best served fresh and dressed just before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
