Summer Berry Salad Recipe
Made using fresh fruit and vegetables of the season with an amazing raspberry vinaigrette dressing, this beautiful and flavorful salad is the perfect spring and summer side dish.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ⅓ cup raspberries washed
- 2 t lemon juice
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ t sea salt
- 1 head romaine lettuce washed and chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
- 1 cup strawberries washed, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blackberries washed
- ⅓ cup almonds sliced and toasted
Instructions
Vinaigrette
- Add vinegar, raspberries, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add salt and taste. Adjust other flavors to achieve the desired balance. Set aside.
Salad Prep
- Add lettuce, fresh mint, sweet strawberries and ripe blackberries to a large bowl. Sprinkle in the toasted almonds and gently toss to combine.
Assemble
- Drizzle with raspberry vinaigrette and serve immediately on chilled salad plates for a refreshing appetizer.
Notes
Note: Chill salad plates ahead of time for serving.
Note: The dressing can be made ahead of time to allow to chill.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 306mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 13875IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 3mg
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