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Fresh summer berry salad in a bowl with a bottle of dressing pouring over the top.
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Fresh Summer Berry Salad

Summer Berry Salad made with sweet and juicy ripe berries, creamy avocado, and crunchy nuts makes a winning combination for the best summertime salad.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup passion fruit puree
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave, maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Berry Salad

  • 3-4 cups berries any combination of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, goldenberries
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup English cucumber diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts halves or chopped
  • Fresh basil or mint chopped for garnish optional

Instructions

Make the Dressing

  • Place all the ingredients for the dressing in a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Set aside until ready to serve.
    ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, ¼ cup passion fruit puree, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 clove garlic, Salt and pepper to taste

Prep the Fruit and Vegetables

  • Wash berries in clean water and allow them to dry on a clean towel. Remove the green tops and cut strawberries into quarters or halves depending on the size.
    3-4 cups berries
  • Place dry and prepped fruit into a bowl. Add the red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Toss to combine.
    ½ cup red onion, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup English cucumber
  • When ready to serve add the dressing and toss to coat all the fruit and vegetables. Top with toasted nuts, avocado, and fresh herbs.
    1 avocado, ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, Fresh basil or mint

Notes

  • Summer Berries are Best! The best time to prepare this salad is at the height of the summer when fresh berries are in season.  They taste better and are usually less expensive.
  • Don't Prepare Too Far in Advance. It is best to prepare the salad within a few hours of serving it so all the fruit and vegetables are fresh. 
  • Add the Avocado and Dressing. If you do a bit in advance, wait to add the avocado, walnuts, and dressing until the last minute.
  • Adjusting the Dressing. Give your passion fruit vinaigrette a taste test and adjust the sugar and salt to your tastes.  The passion fruit is very astringent so you may find that the dressing needs a bit more sweetness.
  • Storing. This salad is best enjoyed freshly made -- especially if you add the dressing to the whole thing. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg