Raspberry Poppy Seed Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Raspberry Poppy Seed Salad, a symphony of fresh, colorful ingredients tossed in a tangy-sweet homemade dressing. Featuring a vibrant mix of leafy greens, juicy raspberries, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and crunchy toasted nuts, this salad is a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Thinly sliced red onion adds a zesty bite, while the signature raspberry poppy seed dressing—made with olive oil, raspberry vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard—elevates the dish with its fruity, velvety finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant yet easy-to-make salad is perfect as a refreshing lunch, dinner side, or party centerpiece. Bursting with antioxidants and wholesome ingredients, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and spring mix)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 0.5 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.33 cup pecans or sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, fresh raspberries, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans or sliced almonds, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently to combine.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, raspberry vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified and well-combined.
Drizzle the raspberry poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Start with a smaller amount of dressing and add more to taste, tossing the salad gently to evenly coat the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy this stunningly fresh and flavorful Raspberry Poppy Seed Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 85.9 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 762 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 969 mg | 21% | |
*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.
