Mixed Greens with Berry Dressing and Toasted Walnuts
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant recipe for Mixed Greens with Berry Dressing and Toasted Walnuts. A medley of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries takes center stage in a sweet-tart berry vinaigrette, perfectly balanced with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of honey. Crisp mixed salad greens form the base, while buttery, toasted walnut halves provide satisfying crunch and richness. Quick to prepare and brimming with seasonal ingredients, this colorful and nutrient-packed salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or elegant starter, it’s a celebration of fresh flavors and textures that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cup Fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup Fresh raspberries
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Walnut halves
- 1 teaspoon Butter
Instructions
1. Rinse and pat dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large serving bowl.
2. To prepare the berry dressing, add 0.5 cups of strawberries, 0.25 cups of blueberries, and 0.25 cups of raspberries to a blender or food processor.
3. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to the berries in the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
4. Set the dressing aside while you prepare the walnuts.
5. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
6. Add the walnut halves to the skillet and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7. Slice the remaining 0.5 cup of strawberries into thin slices.
8. To assemble the salad, top the mixed greens with the sliced strawberries, the remaining blueberries, and raspberries.
9. Scatter the toasted walnuts over the salad for added crunch.
10. Drizzle the berry dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for individual portions.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, flavorful combination!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.9 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1250 mg | 27% | |
*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.
