Description
This Mixed Green Salad with Berries is a refreshing and colorful dish perfect for summer. A delightful mix of mixed salad greens, juicy berries, tangy cheese, and crunchy nuts tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
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Mixed Green Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
Berries:
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup chopped candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Mix Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and red onion. Gently toss to mix.
- Add Cheese and Nuts: Add the crumbled goat cheese and candied nuts on top.
- Drizzle Dressing: Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving and toss lightly to coat.
- Serve: Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute blackberries or cherries for any of the berries.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon to make it a main course salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
