Salad With Berries And Pecans

Green Salad with Berries

Sometimes the simplest recipes are all you need. This healthy summer side salad recipe with berries has no added sugar, it’s sweetened naturally with juicy blackberries and raspberries. Pecans and the perfect texture all complimented with a light vinaigrette. It makes the perfect side dish with grilled chicken, fish, or any grilled recipes you’re making this summer.

Ingredients

Mixed baby greens or baby arugula – leafy greens for the base. Blackberries – sweet and juicy berries, feel free to use any berries. Raspberries – tart and tangy berry, you can swap for strawberries. Pecan halves – crunchy and nutty for added texture. Champagne vinegar – adds a bright and acidic touch to the dressing. Kosher salt – to enhance the flavors of all the ingredients. Dried basil – a fragrant herb for the dressing. Extra-virgin olive oil – the base of the vinaigrette, providing richness and body.

Make it a Meal

This side salad with berries recipe goes well with anything you’re grilling, but you can also make this a meal by adding protein.

Simple – some recipes are fine being super simple, especially if it’s a side salad. Healthy – I love that you get a good dose of fruit, healthy fats and fiber here. Great for many dietary restrictions: Mediterranean Diet friendly, Weight Watchers, Anti-inflammatory, Gluten-free and Dairy-free.

Enjoy and have fun with it! If you make this, I would love to see it. Tag me in your photos on Instagram or Facebook!

Add grilled chicken Or try it with air fryer chicken breast If you prefer shrimp, try this 6-minute air fryer shrimp Air fryer salmon bites would also be great here.

Salad with Berries Variations

If you want a sweeter dressing add a little honey. Or use candied pecans to give it more sweetness. Add a creamy cheese like feta, gorgonzola cheese or goat cheese. Use walnuts or slivered almonds in place of pecans.