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This healthy summer side salad with berries is loaded with sweet, juicy blackberries and raspberries adding a burst of sweetness in every bite. Complimented with a light vinaigrette, pecans add the perfect crunch.
Green Salad with Berries
Sometimes the simplest recipes are all you need. This healthy summer side salad recipe with berries has no added sugar, it’s sweetened naturally with juicy blackberries and raspberries. Pecans add the perfect texture, all complimented with a light vinaigrette. It makes the perfect side dish with grilled chicken, fish, or any grilled recipes you’re making this summer.
Why This Works
- Simple – some recipes are fine being super simple, especially if it’s a side salad.
- Healthy – get a good dose of fruit, healthy fats, and fiber.
- Great for many dietary restrictions: Mediterranean Diet friendly, Anti-inflammatory, Gluten-free, and Dairy-free.
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Ingredients:
- Mixed baby greens or baby arugula
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Pecan halves
- Champagne vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Dried basil
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Make it a Meal:
This side salad with berries recipe goes well with anything you’re grilling, but you can also make this a meal by adding protein.
Salad with Berries Variations:
- If you want a sweeter dressing add a little honey.
- Add a creamy cheese like feta, gorgonzola cheese, or goat cheese.
- Use walnuts or slivered almonds in place of pecans.
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- Prep: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Instructions:
- For the dressing, place vinegar in a nonreactive mixing bowl with basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
- Toss mixed greens with the vinaigrette and place in a salad bowl.
- Top with blackberries, raspberries, and pecans and serve right away.
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Variations:
- If you want a sweeter dressing add a little honey.
- Add a creamy cheese like feta, gorgonzola cheese, or goat cheese.
Serving: 1 1/2 cups, Calories: 155 kcal, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 14.1 g, Sodium: 15 mg, Fiber: 2.8 g, Sugar: 2.8 g.
