Fresh Berry Salad

5 from 1 vote

Elevate your salad game with this Fresh Berry Salad that combines mixed greens and assorted berries, plus candied pecans and poppy seed dressing

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Brunch, lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 262kcal

6 ounces mixed greens (or romaine)
2 cups fresh berries (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries)
½ cup candied pecans or walnuts recipe link below, or use a store-bought version
½ cup poppy seed dressing or lemon vinaigrette recipe links below, or use a store-bought version

Make the dressing and candied pecans, if making homemade, and set aside
½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
In 4 individual bowls add the mixed greens, top with the mixed berries, scatter the pecans (and optional cheese).
6 ounces mixed greens, 2 cups fresh berries, ½ cup poppy seed dressing or lemon vinaigrette, ¼ cup blue cheese, goat cheese, or feta cheese
Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad. Or leave the dressing on the side and allow each person to add their own.

Candied Pecans are easy to make at home and can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
Lemon Vinaigrette or Poppy Seed Dressing pair well and these are the links to our homemade versions.
Dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week. Shake or stir before serving.
Calorie and nutrient count does not include optional cheese.