Sweetheart Berry Salad (Printable)
A colorful blend of berries and crisp greens dressed in creamy poppy seed vinaigrette.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
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 berries are fresh and greens are crisp.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in literally two minutes and keeps in your fridge for weeks
- It looks like something from a fancy restaurant but requires zero cooking skills
02 -
- The dressing can be made up to two weeks ahead and keeps beautifully in the refrigerator
- Never dress this salad more than 10 minutes before serving or the greens will wilt and lose their magic
03 -
- Dry your greens completely after washing—wet dressing slides right off wet leaves
- Use a salad spinner or pat greens gently between clean kitchen towels