Triple Berry Summer Salad
Triple Berry Summer Salad is the perfect salad recipe for the summer! Packed with three types of berries, avocado, red onion, optional crunchy walnuts, all coated in a creamy balsamic dressing. This salad is the perfect way to take advantage of the fresh berry season! AIP, paleo, low-carb & plant-based friendly.
Ingredients
- 10 oz mixed salad greens, I use organic spring mix in a container
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries, or raspberries
- 1 avocado, cut into chunks
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or other nut, (omit for AIP version)
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
- 1 chunk avocado, roughly 2" x 2"
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano or basil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, (omit for AIP version)
Instructions
- Place mixed salad greens in a large bowl.
- Add berries, avocado, onion and walnuts on top.
- Using a food processor or blender, combine salad dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Add creamy balsamic dressing to the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve at the beginning or end of a meal OR add meat or fish to this salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can use whichever berries you desire or whatever you have on hand. Also, no need to use three varieties, one or two will work too.
- If you're following an AIP diet, this recipe can be easily modified by omitting nuts and black pepper. If you want added crunch, try crushed toasted coconut chips, tiger nuts or bee pollen.
- You can dress this salad however you like. My creamy balsamic dressing is delicious, but feel free to keep it simple with just olive oil & balsamic vinegar. A homemade raspberry vinaigrette or poppy seed dressing would work great as well.
- Simply add chicken, salmon or another protein to make it an easy and complete meal.