Independence Day Picnic Salad
Celebrate patriotism and summer flavors with this vibrant Independence Day Picnic Salad—a stunning blend of red, white, and blue hues perfect for your holiday spread! Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy strawberries, antioxidant-packed blueberries, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and the crunch of roasted almonds, this recipe is as nutritious as it is eye-catching. Tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade dressing of balsamic glaze, olive oil, honey, and fresh lemon juice, this 15-minute no-cook dish is ideal for easy entertaining. Whether you're hosting an outdoor barbecue or packing a festive picnic basket, this salad is sure to be the star of your 4th of July menu! Keywords: Independence Day salad, patriotic picnic salad, red white and blue salad, holiday salad recipe, summer salad with berries.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the mixed greens, strawberries, and blueberries. Place them in separate bowls for easy access.
In a large serving bowl, add the mixed greens as the base.
Evenly distribute the sliced strawberries and blueberries over the greens.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted almonds on top of the fruits and greens.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze, olive oil, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individual portions.
Gently toss the salad to combine the flavors, or leave it layered for a decorative presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy this festive and flavorful picnic salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.2 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1646 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 558 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1430 mg | 30% | |
*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.
