Berry Salad Poppy Seed Dressing (Printable)

Fresh berries and crisp greens paired with a creamy poppy seed dressing for a light, healthy dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-step:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth. Set aside at room temperature.
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 evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently with tongs to coat all ingredients without crushing delicate berries. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy homemade poppy seed dressing strikes that perfect balance between tangy and sweet, making even salad skeptics go back for seconds
  • Its incredibly forgiving as long as your berries are ripe, and it comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat
02 -
  • The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, but give it a good whisk before using because separation is totally normal
  • Never dress this salad more than fifteen minutes before serving or the greens will start to wilt and those delicate raspberries will break down into mush
03 -
  • Toast your almonds in advance and store them in an airtight container so you're always ready to make this salad
  • If your berries aren't very sweet, add an extra teaspoon of honey to the dressing to balance everything out

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