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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Looks awesome! Have you checked out All Spice in the East Village? Tons (or gallons) of great olive oils and vinegars!
I have been meaning to get down there for years, but always seem to get down to the East Village after they’re closed. Hoping to make it sometime this summer though!
I’ve been in that store! What fun and what a great, gorgeous salad!
What is the chiffonade item on top of your salad? Basil?? I made your Blue Moon Orange Chicken tonight for dinner… big hit! Was a great combination of flavors. Thanks so much, love your site.
Ahh I totally forgot to include the basil in the written recipe – thanks so much for the heads up!
I have been dreaming of this salad! Holy YUM and So pretty!
Old Town Oil is one of my favorite places on earth! I’m like a kid in a candy store!! I hope you guys went to Spice House too! Also one of my favorite “foodie” stores :)
This is one of my favorite summer salads. The Strawberry Balsamic sounds heavenly. Yum!
Have you been to Allspice in the East Village? They have flavored vinegars and oils too! :)
I have been meaning to go there for YEARS. Hopefully this summer!
It really is awesome, I got an amazing apple balsamic vinegar there that was delicious!
I discovered Allspice a couple months ago. Their Strawberry Balsamic is also great, but the Cinnamon Pear Balsamic is AMAZING! You have to go!
Old Town Oils was a primary inspiration for Alex and his wife when they started Allspice. It is a great shop. Also- if you’ve never seen Chicago by boat- well let’s just say there is a whole new perspective on Chicago’s beautiful architecture to be had.
Kristin, do you have any suggestions for a different cheese to use? I am just not a fan of goat cheese (I know…the horror!) ;)
Feta! Blue cheese crumbles! Any of those crumbly, savory types would work, methinks.
Agreed – feta or blue cheese would be great, or I think the salad would be just fine with no cheese. :)
Yum that looks really delicious! I don’t always think to put fruit in salads but I should as I really enjoy it :)
This is the perfect salad to have on the deck under twinkling lights and a glass of white wine sangria!
This salad looks so fresh, and I can’t say no to anything with that much color :) The strawberry balsamic sounds diiii-vine!
perfection….
This is my dream salad! I could devour it right now.