While my boys haven’t always been the biggest salad fans, when this Berry Salad with Pecans and Poppyseed Dressing is on the table they are very happy to eat their salads.
If you’ve been here for long, you likely have caught on that I adore fresh berries. I put them in desserts, breakfasts, lunches, in salads, and even in my salad dressings. And naturally, I eat them by the handful more than anything else. I love berries! I’ve been making the most of the last of the summer’s berries with this amazing berry salad. This salad is my lunch as often as possible, all through the spring and summer. I’m pretty happy that there are still so many fresh berries available. You can add some chicken to this salad for a heartier meal or serve it as a side dish for a casual dinner or barbecue. To make this for a crowd, I like to layer everything on a giant platter, just because it’s so pretty that way. Serve the dressing on the side or toss right before serving.
Salad Recipes
Here are a few more of our favorite salads to try. This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a kid and adult favorite year-round. If you love fruit in your salads, this Peach Caprese Salad is a great one to try too. Salad Snack On A Stick skewers are about as fun as a salad gets. Serve them ready to eat or set them out salad bar style and let people assemble their own. Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad by The Food Charlatan and the Grilled Corn and Avocado Pasta Salad by Iowa Girl Eats both look delicious and they’re on my list to try soon.
As written, this recipe will yield 1 ½ cups of sugared pecans. They will keep nicely in an airtight container for several weeks.
Berry Salad Recipe
{originally posted 3/6/14 – recipe notes and photos updated 8/27/18}
