Simply Elegant Salad with Balsamic Raspberry Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Simply Elegant Salad with Balsamic Raspberry Vinaigrette—a vibrant medley of mixed greens, juicy raspberries, and sweet blueberries, topped with crunchy sliced almonds or walnuts and optional tangy feta cheese. The star of this dish is the homemade balsamic raspberry vinaigrette, where fresh raspberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard come together to create a perfectly balanced, sweet-tart dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is as easy as it is impressive, making it ideal for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a stunning addition to your next dinner party. Bursting with fresh flavors, antioxidants, and textures, this salad is a healthy and delicious way to wow your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and/or spring mix)
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 0.5 cup Fresh blueberries
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese crumbles (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 cup Fresh raspberries (for vinaigrette)
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens, raspberries, and blueberries. Set aside.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the balsamic raspberry vinaigrette by mashing 0.25 cup of fresh raspberries with a fork or spoon until mostly smooth.
Add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl or jar with the mashed raspberries. Whisk or shake the mixture vigorously until emulsified and well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, fresh raspberries, and blueberries. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds or chopped walnuts over the salad. If desired, add feta cheese crumbles for extra flavor.
Drizzle the balsamic raspberry vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for individual portions.
Gently toss the salad to coat with dressing, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.1 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1456 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1203 mg | 26% | |
*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.
