Summer Berry Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Imagine a medley of the season’s finest berries—juicy strawberries and tart raspberries—each bursting with flavor and color. These berries, combined with fresh greens, create a salad that is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. But what truly elevates this salad from Come Sit At My Table on YouTube is the lemon poppyseed dressing. This dressing, with its bright citrus notes and subtle crunch from the poppy seeds, brings a tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the berries. 

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It’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or even as a light lunch on its own. The combination of fresh berries and greens, paired with the zingy dressing, creates a dish that is not only healthy but also incredibly delicious. Learn how to make it today by watching the video below.

Ingredients:

Salad:

• spinach
• lettuce
• raisins
• sunflower seeds
• pecan pieces
• sliced strawberries
• raspberries
• mozzarella pearls
• chicken strips

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/4 cup diced Vidalia onion
• 1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds

Directions:

Step 1

In a bowl, add 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/4 cup diced Vidalia onion. Using an immersion blender, blend everything until smooth. After this, add 1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds and blend briefly just to spread the seeds. Once done, transfer the dressing to an airtight container and store it in the fridge until ready to serve.

Step 2

Now, assemble the salad. Add the greens to the bottom of a salad plate, then scatter the raisins, sunflower seeds, pecan pieces, sliced strawberries, raspberries, mozzarella pearls, and chicken strips. Drizzle the dressing and toss gently. Serve and enjoy!

Summer Berry Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing