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summer salad
Sarah Erickson

Summer Berry Salad with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This is the best berry salad with an easy vinaigrette dressing! Add your favorite protein to make it an entire meal!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Summer Salad
  • 5 oz container mixed greens
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup roasted and chopped mixed nuts
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 apple cider vinegar
  • 1 heaping tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple butter optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, layer the salad ingredients in the order listed. This will make for such a beautiful presentation withs so many pops of color!
  2. Put all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a mason jar and use a mason jar to blend or shake to blend. Serve the vinaigrette on the side. If you have any leftover, this makes for a super simple lunch the following day.