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Simple Summer Berry Salad

By Kira Lewis 2 Comments

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Looking for an easy salad that is sure to please ? Whether you want a light dish for a luncheon or a perfect picnic option, this yummy salad with fresh berries  comes together quickly and tastes delicious! Always a favorite for any occasion. Simple  Summer Salad. SunshineandHurricanes.com

 

Summer may not be my favorite season as far as weather, but it’s definitely my favorite as far as our schedule! Yes, I’m one of those freaky moms that loves having her kiddos home, with no set agenda, and basks in the freedom of lazy days and loose bedtimes. And this feeling of lazy extends to our meals around here, too. Popcorn for dinner? You bet! Watermelon for lunch? Why not? Banana Dogs for the 4th time today? Sure, as long as you make it yourself!

Eventually, I tire of the snack your way through Summer meal plan and spend a whole 10 minutes tossing together my Simple Summer Berry Salad. I love not turning on the oven and still feeling like I produced a “meal” that everyone over here will at least pick at. I like making my own dressing, it makes me feel fancy, but I’ve also grabbed a good berry vinaigrette from the produce department and gone on with my day guilt free, whatever you have time for, it’s all good!

Simple Summer Berry Salad
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
Author: Kira and Michelle at sunshineandhurricanes.com
Serves: 6-8 as entree
Ingredients
  • 8-10 cups of lettuce, a variety, like butter, red leaf, spinach, usually 2 bags of the pre washed
  • 4-5 cups of berries: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
  • 4 oz soft cheese: feta, gorgonzola, or blue
  • sugared pecans(I buy pre made ones)
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • DRESSING
  • ½c sugar
  • ½ c olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
  1. Layer & toss ingredients for salad, set aside
  2. FOR DRESSING:
  3. Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl, add to dispenser or pre-dress the salad, tossing well
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This salad has been a hit at showers, luncheons, and with moms watching kids in a pool, so basically, you need this in your repertoire. Next time you need to bring a dish to a Summer BBQ, remember this simple summer berry salad, after you make it once, no one will let you forget it!

 

 

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bbq, blueberry, easy eats, Entertaining, healthy, Meal Plan, salad, strawberry, Summer

About Kira Lewis

Kira Lewis is a mom to a strong and sassy 8 year old girl and a funny, soccer playing teen boy.  Her career has included everything from corporate ladder climbing to teaching yoga. She's settled for now on free-lance writing and blogging where she covers topics like motherhood, parenting, technology, Florida travel and raising tweens and teens.Keep up with her parental musings by subscribing to sunshine and hurricane's weekly newsletter HERE.

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  1. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    This looks just stunning! I love how easy it is to throw together. The different textures and flavors are sure to keep you from getting bored eating this! Thanks for sharing!

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