Berry Salad with Poppy (Printable)
A refreshing mix of fresh berries and greens with tangy poppy seed dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, or mesclun mix)
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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified and well combined.
02 - Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries evenly over the greens.
03 - Sprinkle toasted sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese (if using) across the top of the berries.
04 - Drizzle poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to coat evenly or serve dressing on the side. Serve immediately to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in seconds and keeps for days in the fridge
- Its effortlessly impressive for guests but casual enough for Tuesday dinner
02 -
- Berries release water when dressed too early, so wait until the very last minute before tossing
- The dressing needs to be shaken again right before using since the oil and vinegar will separate
03 -
- Use a salad spinner to dry the greens thoroughly, otherwise the dressing slides right off
- Let the berries come to room temperature before serving, their flavor blooms beautifully