Description
This Strawberry Blueberry Salad is a vibrant and refreshing summer dish combining sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, crisp mixed greens, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy nuts. Tossed in a light honey-lemon dressing, this easy-to-prepare salad makes a perfect side or a light lunch that’s bursting with flavor and color.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 5 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Honey-Lemon Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Place the mixed greens or baby spinach into a large salad bowl. Add the sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries, crumbled feta cheese, sliced almonds or chopped pecans, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh mint on top of the greens.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing over the salad ingredients evenly, taking care not to overdress.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss the salad just before serving to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing without bruising the berries or greens.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors at their best.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken to the salad for a more substantial and complete meal.
- Goat cheese can be used as a delicious substitute for feta cheese.
- Swap almonds with walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds depending on preference or availability.
- Incorporate avocado slices for additional creaminess and healthy fats.
- If preparing ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and toss the salad just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
