5.0 from 9 votes
Salad with Berries and Pecans
This healthy summer side salad recipe with berries has no added sugar, it's sweetened naturally with juicy blackberries and raspberries. Pecans and the perfect texture all complimented with a light vinaigrette.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 155 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ounce package mixed baby greens (or baby arugula)
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1/2 package blackberries (3 ounces total)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt ( and freshly ground pepper, to taste)
- 1/2 package raspberries (3 ounces total)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 15 pecan halves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- For the dressing, place vinegar in a non reactive mixing bowl with basil, salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the olive oil in a slow stream, whisking until the oil is emulsified.
- Toss the mixed greens with the vinaigrette and place in a salad bowl.
- Top with blackberries, raspberries and pecans and serve right away.
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Notes
- Variations
- If you want a sweeter dressing add a little honey.
- Or use candied pecans to give it more sweetness.
- Add a creamy cheese like feta, gorgonzola cheese or goat cheese.
Nutrition Information
Serving
11/2 cups
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14.1g
(22%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Fiber
2.8g
(11%)
Sugar
2.8g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14.1g | 22% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% |
| Sugar | 2.8g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.