Berry Salad with Poppy Dressing (Printable)

A refreshing mix of berries and greens combined with a creamy poppy seed dressing for a light, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 5 oz mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, or spring 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 crumbled feta cheese
07 - 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
08 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Poppy Seed Dressing

09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
11 - 2 tbsp honey
12 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
15 - 1/4 tsp salt
16 - 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth and well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - In a large serving bowl, combine mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red onion, feta cheese, and toasted almonds. Arrange ingredients evenly for optimal presentation.
03 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently with salad tongs to coat all ingredients evenly without damaging delicate berries. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade poppy seed dressing comes together in two minutes and tastes infinitely better than store bought versions
  • Berries stay perfectly fresh when the dressing goes on right before serving meaning no soggy leftovers
  • Feta and toasted almonds add just enough richness to make it feel special without any cooking required
02 -
  • The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator
  • Berries vary in sweetness so taste one of each before adding honey to the dressing
  • Never dress this salad ahead of time or the greens will wilt and the almonds will lose their crunch
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or very sharp knife to slice the red onion paper thin
  • If your berries are particularly sweet reduce the honey in the dressing to one tablespoon
  • The salad ingredients can be prepped ahead and stored separately then assembled just before serving

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