Berry Salad with Poppy (Printable)
Fresh mixed berries and greens blended with a creamy poppy seed dressing for a light, refreshing dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 5 oz mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, or spring 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 crumbled feta cheese
07 - 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
08 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Poppy Seed Dressing
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
11 - 2 tbsp honey
12 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
15 - 1/4 tsp salt
16 - 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until completely smooth. Set aside at room temperature.
02 - Combine mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red onion, feta cheese, and toasted almonds in a large serving bowl.
03 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy tangy dressing cuts through the sweet berries in ways you didnt know you needed
- It comes together in literally 15 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant menu
- Even people who claim they dont like salad will ask for seconds
02 -
- The dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge, it actually gets better
- Don't dress the salad until serving time or those delicate greens will get sad and wilted
- Berry quality makes or breaks this dish, taste one of each before you start building
03 -
- Dry your berries thoroughly after washing, water on berries makes dressing slide right off
- If making ahead, keep dressing and salad separate and toss only at serving time