Description
This Berry Salad with Creamy Lemon Herb Dressing is a fresh, vibrant salad loaded with mixed greens, juicy strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, crunchy pistachios, and pepitas, all tossed in a creamy lemon herb yogurt dressing. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for spring and summer meals, gatherings, or an easy healthy lunch.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 3 cups super greens mix (baby spinach, arugula, Swiss chard, cabbage, etc.)
- 1 cup kale, roughly chopped
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ¼ cup blueberry goat cheese (or regular goat cheese), crumbled
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or full fat)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- Coarse salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing:
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 black pepper to taste. Set aside. - Prepare the greens:
In a large bowl, combine the super greens mix and chopped kale. - Add berries and toppings:
Gently add strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, chopped pistachios, and pepitas. - Dress the salad:
Pour the creamy lemon herb dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. - Finish and serve:
Top with crumbled goat cheese and extra fresh ground pepper if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If you can’t find blueberry goat cheese, regular goat cheese works perfectly.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or salmon.
- Store dressing separately if making ahead.
- Dressing keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- For softer kale, massage it lightly before adding to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook / Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg