Description
This Berry Salad with Creamy Lemon Herb Dressing is a fresh, vibrant mix of super greens, juicy berries, crunchy nuts, and a creamy, zesty herb dressing—perfect for a quick, healthy meal or light side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 3 cups super greens mix (spinach, arugula, Swiss chard, cabbage, Brussels sprouts)
- 1 cup kale, roughly chopped
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons pepitas
- ¼ cup blueberry goat cheese (or regular goat cheese), crumbled
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, mint, parsley, and oregano to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine super greens mix and chopped kale.
- Add strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
- Sprinkle in pistachios and pepitas for crunch.
- Add crumbled goat cheese on top.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Finish with fresh ground black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
- Massage kale with a little olive oil to soften texture.
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or quinoa for a more filling meal.
- Keep dressing separate if making ahead to avoid soggy greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg