Berry Salad (with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing)
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Berry Salad (with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing)
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Berry salad tossed with a lemon poppy seed dressing for a healthy, nutritious, and refreshing side that you can make in just 15 minutes for your summer party or barbecue gathering. It is gluten-free, low-carb, and vegetarian (and can be dairy-free and vegan)!
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Ingredients
For the Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing (OPTIONAL):
- ½ cup light olive oil (or avocado oil)
- zest of a lemon )optional, add it to the dressing only if you love tangy dressings!)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (or lime juice or red wine vinegar)
- ¼ cup honey (or pure maple syrup). If on a keto diet, use sugar-free maple syrup or a sugar substitute!
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- A dash of ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon poppy seeds
For the Berry Salad:
- 6 ounces blueberries
- 6 ounces blackberries
- 6 ounces raspberries
- 16 ounces strawberries ,hulled and quartered
- 16 ounces watermelon ,peeled and cut into cubes (Replace with more berries if you are on a keto diet)
- 12 fresh mint leaves (or finely chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon (or ½ to 1 tsp)
- ¼ cup goat cheese , crumbled (or feta cheese) -- OPTIONAL
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Instructions
For the Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:
- In a large glass measuring cup, or in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the oil, lemon zest and juice, honey, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds.
- Whisk or shake until well combined. Let it sit at room temperature while preparing the salad in order to allow the flavors to blend.
For the Berry Salad:
- To make our berry salad recipe, start by washing your berries under cold water and then laying them out on a clean towel or paper towel.
- Pat them dry gently to remove excess water (or they will become too soft). Hulled and quarter them! Place the watermelon cubes into a large salad bowl and top with the berries.
- Sprinkle the mint and lemon zest over. Spoon over 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing and gently toss to combine. Top with the crumbled goat cheese!
- Cover with a plastic wrap and chill until serving (in up to 30-60 minutes). If it'll take more than one hour to serve the salad, only mix the salad with the dressing right before serving. You may store both the salad and dressing separately in the fridge to avoid sogginess.
Notes
- SUBSTITUTIONS:
- SUBSTITUTIONS:
- You may replace lemon juice with red wine vinegar, and lemon zest with ½ teaspoon of dried mustard powder.
- You may replace lemon juice with red wine vinegar, and lemon zest with ½ teaspoon of dried mustard powder.
- If you prefer, skip the dressing. Toss the berry salad with a good hint of honey and lemon juice.
- If you prefer, skip the dressing. Toss the berry salad with a good hint of honey and lemon juice.
- After LIGHTLY dressing the salad, you'll have leftovers. Keep the dressing leftovers in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 7 days and use them in other salads.
- After LIGHTLY dressing the salad, you'll have leftovers. Keep the dressing leftovers in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 7 days and use them in other salads.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
126.1kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18.5g
(6%)
Protein
2.8g
(6%)
Fat
5.7g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1.6g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.7g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
3.3mg
(1%)
Sodium
107.8mg
(4%)
Potassium
248.8mg
(7%)
Fiber
4.5g
(18%)
Sugar
11.8g
(24%)
Vitamin A
530.6IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
42.6mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126.1kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 6% |
| Fat | 5.7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 107.8mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 248.8mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% |
| Sugar | 11.8g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 530.6IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 42.6mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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