Garden Salad with Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing
Experience a burst of vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness with this Garden Salad with Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet grated carrot, and a touch of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Toasted slivered almonds add a nutty crunch, while the homemade raspberry poppy seed dressing—made with fresh raspberries, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey—provides the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes, this fresh and easy salad is a delightful addition to your weeknight meals or an elegant starter for entertaining. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients, it’s a must-try for healthy eating enthusiasts looking for a colorful and flavorful twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup Fresh raspberries
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add it to the bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot, then sprinkle it over the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool slightly and then sprinkle over the salad.
In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh raspberries, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the blended mixture to a small bowl and stir in the poppy seeds.
Drizzle the raspberry poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.6 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 852 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1822 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
