Savory Berry Salad Blend (Printable)

Fresh berry salad with herbs, tangy cheese, and a zesty olive oil dressing for a vibrant side dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fresh Berries

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
03 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
04 - 1 cup fresh raspberries

→ Savory Additions

05 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Cheese and Nuts

09 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
10 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

11 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon honey
14 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cucumber, red onion, basil, and mint in a large bowl. Gently toss to distribute evenly without crushing delicate berries.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified and smooth.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the berry mixture. Fold gently with a spatula to coat all ingredients evenly while maintaining berry integrity.
04 - Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts just before serving to preserve texture contrast.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory dance feels sophisticated but comes together in minutes
  • It transforms ordinary berries into something restaurant-worthy without any cooking
02 -
  • The dressing separates faster than you expect so give it a quick re whisk right before pouring
  • Fold the cheese and nuts in at the last possible second for the best texture contrast
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, watching carefully as they burn fast
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld but not longer than 15

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