Description
This Superfood Berry Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish packed with antioxidant-rich berries, super greens, crunchy seeds, and creamy goat cheese. It’s topped with a refreshing creamy lemon herb dressing that brings all the fresh flavors together for the perfect healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups super greens mix (spinach, arugula, Swiss chard, chicory, cabbage, Brussels sprouts)
- 1 cup kale, roughly chopped
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1/4 cup blueberry goat cheese, crumbled (or regular goat cheese)
For the Creamy Lemon Herb Dressing:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat works)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, packed
- Coarse salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ons:
- Sliced avocado
- Cooked quinoa
- Grilled chicken or shrimp
- Extra fruits like raspberries, kiwi, or mango
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the super greens mix, chopped kale, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
- Add in the chopped pistachios, pepitas, and crumbled goat cheese. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, mint, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Add any desired optional toppings before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and skip the goat cheese or replace with a vegan alternative.
- Prep the dressing in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 1 day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: superfood salad, berry salad, healthy summer salad, kale berry salad, lemon herb dressing, antioxidant salad