Triple Berry Summer Salad features three types of juicy, summer berries. This fresh salad is packed with craveable flavors and textures!
There’s no better way to celebrate summer and fresh berry season then with Triple Berry Summer Salad!
Three types of sweet and juicy berries top a bed of fresh greens along with creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy almonds. Dress simply with balsamic vinegar, or balsamic vinaigrette, then serve as a gorgeous side to any grilled dinner, or as a light main all on its own.
Enjoyed al fresco, this meal is the epitome of summer freshness!
Berries are flying off the shelves at my grocery store these days as they’re in-season, inexpensive and tasting great. My favorite include plump blueberries, sweet strawberries, and juicy raspberries so I chose to highlight them in this salad, along with fresh basil, and cool avocado.
If you’ve never tried pairing sweet berries with basil — prepare to be wow’ed. It is such a delicious combo!
Place the washed and dried berries, diced avocado, and sliced basil on top of fresh baby spinach then sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds for crunch, and crumbled fresh chevre for tangy creaminess. .
Finish with a drizzle of good quality balsamic vinegar, or my favorite Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette, then dig in! Easy, fresh, fabulous, and no-cook — this is the perfect summer meal. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 9 oz baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup chopped basil
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 4 oz goat cheese
- prepared salad dressing
Directions
- Divide baby spinach between plates then top with berries, almonds, basil and chopped avocado.
- Crumble goat cheese on top then dress with salad dressing.
Notes
- I love my Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette for dressing this salad.
Nutrition
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What would you pair this with for an evening meal? A dinner roll? Or? I’m planning to serve this to a visiting girlfriend next week. We’re in our 70s… not big eaters, but looking for one more something to serve.
I would add maybe grilled chicken or shrimp, or as you suggested, a dinner roll would be very nice!
I would add the cheese very last. Blue cheese is nice with basil, too. Lemon Thyme is unusual with peaches; sub in peaches for avocado or another fruit if desired.
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Hi Mary. I don’t include nutritional information on my recipes as they vary depending on what service you use – and I am not a dietitian nor nutritionist – and would hate to steer someone eating with a medical issue in mind wrong. There is no subscription option available on my website so I’m not sure what you meant by that, or maybe you’re thinking of a different website.
This triple berry summer salad looks so zesty and tasty! Absolutely love your creative idea! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you love it, Kara!
Just saw on Food Network this weekend. Use a hot air popcorn popper to toast almonds, pine nuts, etc. very quick. When they pop out they are done.
10 seconds for pine nuts, and probably 30-60 seconds for almonds.
EASY EASY EASY
I avoid Microwave if possible.
Made this without the basil, and used raspberry balsamic and blood orange olive oil to dress. Eaters were delighted with the flavors. THANK YOU for this inspired summer recipe!