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A Simple Mixed Berry Salad is loaded with a variety of fresh berries, feta cheese, candied pecans, and fresh basil. It’s beautiful, bright, and colorful and is a wonderful salad to take to picnics, summertime parties, and backyard BBQs.
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This delicious simple mixed berry salad is a wonderful side dish. Especially when it’s hot weather, and you don’t want to heat up your kitchen. You can also serve this deliciously fresh dish in place of dessert.
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Marvelous Summertime Salad
A Simple Mixed Berry Salad consists of fresh blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. It also features feta cheese, candied pecans, and fresh basil.
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You can certainly buy candied pecans, however, I like to make my own Sugar and Spice Pecans. Please feel free to use other candied nuts if you aren’t a fan of pecans or don’t have them on hand.
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Ready to Serve in Minutes!
Have I mentioned this salad is quick and easy to make? It’s also perfect for your 4th. of July parties.
NOTE: The colors really show up well when you serve this salad on a white serving platter!
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Homemade Dressing
Personally, I like to make homemade raspberry or pomegranate vinaigrette dressing. However, to save time you can certainly buy a bottle of pomegranate vinaigrette dressing or raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
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How to Make a Simple Mixed Berry Salad
A delicious, colorful, healthy, and naturally gluten-free summertime salad.
Ingredients
- SALAD:
- 1 pint (each) fresh blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup candied pecans (see note below) (GF Option: use gluten-free candied nuts or raw nuts)
- fresh basil leaves
- DRESSING:
- 1/3 cup raspberry OR pomegranate vinaigrette (GF Option: be sure to use a gluten-free brand)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (I use canola oil)
- 4 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
Layer berries, feta, and pecans on a white platter. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Combine vinaigrette, sugar, salt, and mustard in a blender. Blend until smooth. Gradually add oil. Stir in poppy seeds. Drizzle dressing over salad. Refrigerate leftover dressing.
Note: Click to see how to make Candied Pecans.
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What’s your favorite summertime salad?
Enjoy!
Linda
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