Berry Salad Poppy Dressing (Printable)

Mixed berries and greens drizzled in a tangy poppy seed dressing with almonds and feta cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, or mesclun mix)
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
04 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
05 - 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
06 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
07 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ Poppy Seed Dressing

08 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
13 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
14 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
02 - Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries evenly over the greens.
03 - Sprinkle toasted sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the arranged berries.
04 - Drizzle poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to combine or serve dressing on the side. Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The poppy seed dressing hits that perfect sweet tangy balance that makes you want to lick the bowl
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant menu
  • The berries stay vibrant and the nuts keep their crunch even after dressing
02 -
  • Berries release water as they sit, so dress this salad right before serving or it will become sad and soupy at the bottom of the bowl
  • The poppy seeds will settle to the bottom of your dressing container, so give it a vigorous shake every single time
  • Delicate berries like raspberries bruise easily, so fold them in last if you are tossing everything together
03 -
  • Buy berries when they are in season and at their peak because this salad lives or dies by the quality of your fruit
  • Taste your berries before starting and adjust the honey in your dressing based on how sweet they already are

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