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Strawberry Blueberry Salad

Vibrant Strawberry Blueberry Salad for Sunshine Days

This refreshing Strawberry Blueberry Salad is a colorful side dish that combines juicy berries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Candied Walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Walnuts Pecans can be used as a substitute
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Granulated sugar can replace it
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Lettuce Mix Baby greens or spinach are excellent swaps
  • 1 pound Strawberries Use ripe, seasonal berries
  • 1 cup Blueberries Raspberries may also be used
  • ½ cup Goat Cheese or Feta Cheese Feta is a wonderful alternative
  • ½ small Red Onion Optional, can be omitted
  • Fresh Basil Leaves Optional, use mint as a substitute
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt can work too
For the Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is an acceptable substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can serve as a vegan alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or Lemon Juice Apple cider vinegar is a good substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be replaced with avocado oil

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Small jar
  • large bowl
  • platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Add 1 cup of walnuts and ¼ cup of brown sugar. Stir for about 3 minutes until fragrant and nuts caramelize. Let cool.
  2. Rinse 1 pound of strawberries and slice them. Rinse 1 cup of blueberries gently and set aside.
  3. In a jar, combine ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, shake well.
  4. In a bowl, layer 4 cups of lettuce, add half the strawberries, blueberries, walnuts, and cheese. Drizzle with half the vinaigrette and toss gently.
  5. Serve on a platter or from the bowl, topping with remaining strawberries, blueberries, and walnuts, and drizzling the rest of the dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the dressing separate until serving to avoid sogginess. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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