5.0 from 6 votes
Summer Salad with Berries
When you come home from the farmers market with all of those fresh berries, you have to make this delicious Summer Salad with Berries. It's light, fresh, and bright with plenty of contrasting textures and flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 1025 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets
- 2 tbsp salmon rub Trader Joe's
- 4-6 cups arugula
- 1 cup mixed berries blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ½ avocado
- ¼ cup fresh mint
- 4 oz feta cheese
- ¼ cup pepita seeds
Dressing
- ¼ cups olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp honey mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with tinfoil. Lightly spray with cooking spray before placing the salmon filets on the foil.
- Dab the salmon with a paper towel to remove excess oils. Use your fingers to lightly rub the seasoning onto the salmon. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the internal temperature is 145°F.
- While the salmon is cooking, whisk together the dressing ingredients in a bowl or liquid measuring cup. Alternatively, shake everything in a mason jar.
- Prep the fresh ingredients. Wash all produce and let dry. Slice and dice the feta cheese block into small cubes, diced red onion, and strawberries.
- In a large bowl, add arugula and half of the dressing. Massage together to wilt the arugula a bit. Top with creamy feta cheese, red onion, mint, sweet berries, and pepita seeds.
- Add cooked salmon, strawberries, and avocado to the salad. Toss together. If you prefer, serve the salmon on the side of the salad. Utilize the extra dressing as needed. Enjoy your perfect summer salad!
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Notes
- This salad is best fresh and doesn’t hold up well for an extended period of time. I don’t recommend this salad for meal prep. You can prep the dressing in advance and store in a glass jar, chop onion and clean the berries to expedite prep time, but keep everything separate until ready to enjoy.
- This salad is best fresh and doesn’t hold up well for an extended period of time. I don’t recommend this salad for meal prep. You can prep the dressing in advance and store in a glass jar, chop onion and clean the berries to expedite prep time, but keep everything separate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving (with dressing)
Calories
1025kcal
(51%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
66g
(102%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
2919mg
(122%)
Potassium
655mg
(19%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1025
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving (with dressing) | |
| Calories | 1025kcal | 51% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 66g | 102% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 2919mg | 122% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.