This Triple Berry Mixed Green Salad with strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, feta cheese (or goat cheese) and toasted almonds is perfect for a potluck, deck party or any occasion. A fresh and tasty spring and summer salad with a creamy balsamic dressing that always gets devoured!
This Triple Berry Mixed Green Salad is a classic recipe that everyone seems to love. With a creamy balsamic vinaigrette, a smattering of feta cheese and a few crunchy toasted almonds, it makes a complete lunch or a delicious side salad. And it's keto-friendly!
Lately I've focused on including more berries in my diet, as they are such a powerhouse of nutrition. Strawberry season is on the horizon and the hummingbirds are already fighting over the blossoms on the raspberry bushes in the garden. Next up on my list of salads to make will be one of my favourites: Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing!
Berries are so easy to add to a salad.
They make a great contrast in colour and texture when tossed with mixed lettuce and kale. They're delicious added to smoothies and shakes as well. When baked in these Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal Cups and served with kefir or yogurt, they round out a delicious breakfast.
Why should I eat more berries?
- Berries are a low-sugar fruit, so they're better for stabilizing your blood sugar levels than high-sugar fruit like grapes or pineapple.
- They're an excellent source of fiber so they'll keep you feeling full and help improve your digestion.
- Their bright colour shows they're loaded with antioxidants to boost your immune system.
- Berries are full of essential vitamins and minerals.
- They're so versatile. Berries are delicious in both sweet and savory recipes.
Convinced? Let's make this healthy Triple Berry Mixed Green Salad!
Ingredients
greens: your choice of mixed lettuce and kale
red onion: tangy onion makes a nice contrast to the sweet berries
berries: strawberries, blackberries, raspberries or blueberries
feta cheese: or goat cheese
sliced almonds: for extra crunch
For the dressing: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, and garlic
Instructions
Begin by making the dressing. Shake the dressing ingredients together in a Mason jar, or use a blender or an immersion blender to combine them. This dressing will stay emulsified for 30 minutes or longer.
The yogurt is optional, but it makes a creamy dressing and tempers the tang of the balsamic vinegar. If you'd like a thinner dressing, add a couple of teaspoons of water.
Wash and dry the greens. Massage the kale leaves as described in the box below. Add the greens and red onion to a shallow bowl. Arrange the berries, cheese and toasted flaked almonds on top. Serve with dressing on the side.
Tip: How to massage kale
Begin by removing the leaves from the stems either by slicing them out with a knife or running your fingers along the stem to strip off the leaves. Discard or compost the stems as they are tough and fibrous.
Then finely chop the kale leaves and transfer to a bowl. Add a teaspoon each of olive oil and lemon juice. Massage with your fingers for 3 - 5 minutes, making sure all the leaves get your special touch!
Once the leaves seem to be softer and slightly wilted, add the remaining salad ingredients.
Taking the time to prepare the kale this way will make a big difference to your salad.
Colour, texture, salty feta and naturally sweet berries make this triple berry salad recipe a keeper!
Triple Berry Mixed Green Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale, finely chopped or use baby kale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 2 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup strawberries, halved or sliced if large
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- ¼ cup feta cheese, or goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 ½ tablespoon quality balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon honey, or Monkfruit with erythritol for Keto diet
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
- ½ clove garlic, minced
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash kale leaves and remove center rib. Finely chop and transfer to a medium bowl. Massage with 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon lemon juice for 3 - 5 minutes or until it has started to wilt.
- Massage the kale leaves with 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon lemon juice for 3 - 5 minutes or until they start to wilt.
- Add remaining washed and dried mixed greens and red onion. Arrange berries, cheese and toasted almonds on top.
- Shake the Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing ingredients in a Mason jar or combine with a blender. Serve on the side.
Nutrition
Kevin
This recipe sounds like exactly what I am looking for but it is for 2 servings. I want to take this to a potluck. How should I expend them quantity?
Elaine
Hi Kevin, Great choice for a potluck. You can easily change the number of servings in this recipe. Go to the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Click on the little purple 2 beside Servings. A little slider will appear above. Drag it to the number of servings you'd like, and it will change the amounts for you in the recipe. For example, if you wanted 10 servings, you'd need 5 cups of kale, etc. Remember that these 2 servings in the recipe (and the photo) were quite large. You might want to make less if it will be served as a side salad at a potluck. Hope this helps!
Elise
I didn't have any blackberries, so I subbed blueberries. Such a fresh pretty salad! Thanks for the recipe.
Flavour & Savour
You're welcome! Great idea. I'm sure the blueberries would be just as delicious. Thanks for the 5 stars!
Fouzia Husainy
I love the berry goodness on the plate. Looks so colourful and beautiful.
Flavour & Savour
Thanks Fouzia!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
This is a beautiful salad Elaine! I make a similar version to this and it's my go-to salad in the summer! There's something about berries, feta and balsamic that's so delicious and refreshing! Happy weekend!
Flavour & Savour
Thanks Leanne! Agreed--this salad has a great sweet and salty contrast that we love.
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
Berries are my favorite! I love to add them to my baked goods, but also in salads, they are awesome. And your salad is a fantastic example. Beautiful looks and wonderful flavors. The goat cheese would pair so well with the overall taste!
Flavour & Savour
Thanks so much Nicoletta
Gabby G
That looks so fresh and delicious on a hot summer night! Drooling here! Beautiful salad, and feta taste good with anything, so this is great!
Flavour & Savour
Thanks Gabby! I love feta cheese on salads, too.