Sweetheart Berry Salad Dressing (Printable)
A fresh mix of berries, greens, nuts, and creamy poppy seed dressing for a bright, satisfying dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 5 oz mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup raspberries
05 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
→ Poppy Seed Dressing
07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp honey
09 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds
13 - Pinch of salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, gently combine mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
03 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving.
04 - Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with dressing.
05 - Sprinkle with toasted pecans or walnuts and crumbled feta or goat cheese.
06 - Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy poppy seed dressing hits that perfect sweet-tangy balance that makes you want to lick the bowl
- It comes together in fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a fancy brunch spot
02 -
- Never dress this salad until right before serving or the greens will get sad and wilty
- The dressing keeps in the fridge for a week and actually gets better as the flavors meld
03 -
- Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, or the dressing will slide right off
- Use a glass jar to shake the dressing instead of whisking, it comes together faster