Summer Berry Salad
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Summer Berry Salad
Description
The Summer Berry Salad combines tender baby greens tossed with vibrant fresh blueberries and quartered strawberries. Crumbled cheese, such as feta, blue cheese, or goat cheese, adds a salty, creamy element contrasting the sweet berries. Candied walnuts provide a crunchy, sugary accent, balancing the salad’s flavors and textures. The white balsamic vinaigrette dressing ties all the components together with a touch of acidity and subtle sweetness.
The preparation involves making candied walnuts and the dressing separately, then assembling the salad by layering greens, berries, cheese, and nuts. The dressing can be added just before serving or offered on the side, maintaining freshness and texture until eaten.
This salad suits warm weather meals, light lunches, or as a side to richer entrees. Its balance of sweet fruit, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts makes it a versatile and appealing complement to many dishes.
Ingredients
- 10 oz baby greens
- 1 cup blueberries fresh
- 1 cup strawberry quartered, fresh
- ½ cup feta cheese blue cheese or goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup walnuts candied
- white balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Make the candied walnuts and the white balsamic dressing.
- Add greens to a large bowl and top with berries, cheese and candied walnuts.
- Add dressing and toss just before serving or leave dressing on the side and allow everyone to dress their own salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8th of recipe | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.