Strawberry Blueberry Salad
This gorgeously colorful Strawberry Blueberry Salad is the ultimate summer salad, perfect when those fresh picked berries are in season! Sweet candied walnuts, goat cheese and a quick honey dijon vinaigrette make this refreshing salad so versatile, from holidays to weeknights, parties to brunch!
Servings: 4
Calories: 427kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 cup walnuts barely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 to 5 ounces lettuce mix
- 2 cups strawberries cut in half or quarters
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup goat cheese or feta cheese crumbled
- ⅛ cup red onion sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
For the Dressing
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1½ Tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the berries well and slice the strawberries in half or quarters.
- For the candied walnuts, in a small skillet over medium low heat, add the butter, nuts and brown sugar. Toss with a spoon for about 3 minutes until fragrant. Don't walk away, nuts and sugar can burn quickly! Cool slightly.
- Add all ingredients for the dressing to a jar with a lid and shake well to emulsify.
- To a large bowl, add the lettuce and HALF of each ingredient, including the candied walnuts and some dressing. Toss well with tongs.
- Arrange on a platter or salad bowl, then sprinkle with the remaining ingredients and another drizzle of dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Strawberries - the 2 cups are measured whole, about half of a 1 pound carton.
- Assemble in Layers - Only toss half of each ingredient with the lettuce. Then add to a platter and sprinkle with the remaining ingredients and another drizzle of dressing. This makes the salad look plentiful without everything sinking to the bottom of the bowl!
- Walnuts could be substituted with pecans. Try making Homemade Brown Sugar if you're out!
- Portions and Servings - This salad serves 4 people with fairly large portions. If it's a large party with lots of side dishes, it may stretch for 6 to 8 people. The recipe could be doubled, or just add a bit more lettuce and toppings and double the dressing. Extra dressing will keep in the fridge for a month.
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2594IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg