Healthy Salad with Berries and Pecans
This salad with berries and pecans is a quick and nutritious dish packed with mixed greens, vibrant berries, and a light champagne vinaigrette, perfect for any meal or occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 (5-ounce) package mixed baby greens, or baby arugula
- 1/2 package blackberries (3 ounces total)
- 1/2 package raspberries (3 ounces total)
- 15 pecan halves
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, plus freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a non-reactive mixing bowl, whisk together the champagne vinegar, dried basil, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper until combined.
- Emulsify the vinaigrette: Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking continuously, until the dressing becomes smooth and emulsified.
- Toss the greens: In a large salad bowl, gently toss the mixed baby greens with the vinaigrette to ensure they’re evenly coated.
- Assemble the salad: Top the greens with blackberries, raspberries, and pecan halves. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.