Description
A vibrant and refreshing Berry Salad with Creamy Lemon Herb Dressing made with super greens, fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, crunchy pistachios, and a zesty Greek yogurt herb dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, brunch, or healthy side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 3 cups super greens mix (baby spinach, arugula, Swiss chard, chicory, cabbage, Brussels sprouts)
- 1 cup kale, roughly chopped
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- ¼ cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons pepitas
- ¼ cup blueberry goat cheese (or regular goat cheese), crumbled
For the Creamy Lemon Herb Dressing
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, mint, parsley, and oregano to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the super greens mix and chopped kale.
- Add strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
- Sprinkle in pistachios and pepitas for crunch.
- Drizzle the creamy lemon herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with crumbled goat cheese and fresh ground pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Massage kale with a small drizzle of olive oil for 30 seconds to soften it.
- Add grilled chicken, salmon, or quinoa to turn this into a full meal.
- Store dressing separately for meal prep (keeps 3–4 days refrigerated).
- Use fresh berries for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook / Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg