Name: Berry Crunch Salad with Strawberry-Balsamic Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 5 oz. mixed baby greens; 1 cup fresh strawberries; 3/4 cup fresh blueberries; 2-3 clementines/mandarins (or 1 large orange); 1 cup maple-vanilla candied nuts; Optional: other nuts/seeds, berries, green onion, avocado, etc.; 1 heaping cup fresh strawberries (about 5 oz. de-stemmed); 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. water (if needed to thin); 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds (optional)

Sweet and fresh Berry Crunch Salad with maple-vanilla candied nuts, then topped with an oil-free strawberry balsamic dressing. Tasty and also customizable!

Berry crunch salad on a plate with strawberry dressing

This delightfully sweet berry salad is so fresh.

It combines a colorful medley of plants, naturally sweetened candied nuts, and then is topped with a simple but tasty strawberry-balsamic dressing.

Ingredients for Berry Salad

Mixed baby greens: Or other salad greens of choice.
Strawberries
Blueberries
Clementine: Or mandarins, oranges, etc.
Maple-Vanilla Candied Nuts: Make ahead of time if desired.

Ingredients for Strawberry Dressing

Strawberries: Be sure they are ripe and fresh.
Balsamic vinegar
Dijon mustard
A touch of salt
Water to thin if desired
Poppy seeds: Optional, but recommended.

Plate of berry salad with candied nuts and strawberry balsamic dressing

This salad is great for seasonal eating in the spring and summertime.

Plus you can customize it as you see fit with your own favorite berries. Or also any nuts and seeds of your choice.

Berry crunch salad on a plate with strawberry dressing on the side

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Berry Crunch Salad with Strawberry-Balsamic Dressing

Fresh and sweet berry crunch salad with maple candied nuts. Then topped with an oil-free strawberry balsamic dressing!

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Prep Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 4

Ingredients

5 oz. mixed baby greens
1 cup fresh strawberries
3/4 cup fresh blueberries
2-3 clementines/mandarins (or 1 large orange)
1 cup maple-vanilla candied nuts
Optional: other nuts/seeds, berries, green onion, avocado, etc.

For the Strawberry Balsamic Dressing:

1 heaping cup fresh strawberries (about 5 oz. de-stemmed)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. water (if needed to thin)
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds (optional)

Instructions

Make the candied nuts.
Meanwhile, make the dressing: combine all dressing ingredients (except poppy seeds) in a small blender or food processor. Blend well to combine. Stir in poppy seeds after blending if using.
Prepare your salad: add mixed greens to a plate/bowl. Remove stems from strawberries and slice. Peel clementines and break into single segments. Top salad greens with strawberries, blueberries, and clementines.
Add candied walnuts, and top with desired amount of dressing.
If saving leftovers or preparing for later, store salad and dressing separately in the fridge until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Be sure to find ripe & fresh berries/produce. This salad is great for seasonal eating when ingredients are at peak harvest and flavor.

Add your own favorite additions such as raspberries, blackberries, green onion, other seeds/nuts, avocado, etc.

If making the candied walnuts ahead of time, this salad only takes about 10 minutes (or less) to prepare.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 237mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 421IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg

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