Berry Salad
This berry salad has crisp greens, sweet berries, and crunchy cinnamon-sugared almonds, and is drizzled with the best strawberry vinaigrette.
Servings: 6
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
For the salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce or spring mix
- 2 cups berries (raspberries, sliced strawberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- ½ cup sliced raw almonds
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash of salt
Optional additions
- Goat cheese or feta
- Diced avocado
- Chopped bacon
- Grilled chicken or steak
- Cooked wild rice or quinoa
For the strawberry vinaigrette
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Begin by sugaring the almonds. In a medium saucepan, add the sliced raw almonds, pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and a dash of salt. Turn the stove to medium-low heat and continuously stir the almonds. Be patient, this process will take several minutes but eventually, the maple syrup will “dry up” and coat the almonds. The almonds are done when they are toasted and the maple syrup is dried up and no longer liquidy. Remove the almonds from the pan and spread them out on parchment paper to cool.
- Add the chopped romaine lettuce to a large bowl. Next, evenly sprinkle the berries on top. Sprinkle the cooled almonds on top. Add any other desired toppings: goat cheese, diced avocado, chopped bacon, grilled chicken, steak, etc.
- In a mason jar or Tupperware, add all of the dressing ingredients. Seal the jar or Tupperware and shake until the dressing is fully combined. Alternatively, blend the mixture in the blender for a few seconds.
- Serve the dressing with each individual salad portion to avoid the salad from becoming soggy.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g
