Berry Salad with Poppy Dressing (Printable Version)
Bright mix of berries and greens with a tangy poppy seed dressing for a refreshing dish.
# What You Need:
→ Salad Base and Fresh Berries
01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, or mesclun 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
→ Toppings
06 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
07 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
→ Poppy Seed Dressing
08 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
13 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
14 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl and arrange strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries evenly over the greens.
03 - Sprinkle toasted sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the berries and greens.
04 - Drizzle poppy seed dressing over salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine or serve dressing on the side. Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in under two minutes and keeps in your fridge for weeks
- Its one of those rare salads that actually looks as good as it tastes
02 -
- The dressing emulsifies better if all ingredients are at room temperature before you start whisking
- Wait until literally the last minute to dress the salad or you will end up with berry soup instead of salad
03 -
- Use a salad spinner to get greens absolutely dry because water prevents dressing from coating properly
- Buy berries at the peak of season and make this salad within two days for the best flavor