Berry Salad with Poppy Dressing (Printable)
A refreshing mix of berries and greens dressed with tangy poppy seed dressing for a light, flavorful dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, or mesclun)
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 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
# Step-by-step:
01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
02 - Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl. Gently arrange the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries evenly over the greens.
03 - Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the arranged berries.
04 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to combine, or serve the dressing on the side. Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The poppy seed dressing comes together in literally two minutes and keeps for a week
- Berries at peak season make this feel like eating pure sunshine
02 -
- Berries release water like crazy once dressed so never add dressing until you're literally about to eat
- That poppy seed dressing tastes infinitely better after it sits for at least an hour in the fridge
03 -
- Dry your berries thoroughly after washing or the dressing slides right off
- Taste the berries first and add another teaspoon of honey if they're particularly tart