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Salad with Berries and Pecans

5 from 4 votes

This healthy summer side salad recipe with berries has no added sugar, it's sweetened naturally with juicy blackberries and raspberries. Pecans and the perfect texture all complimented with a light vinaigrette.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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

For the vinaigrette:

1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt ( and freshly ground pepper, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

For the dressing, place vinegar in a non reactive mixing bowl with basil, salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the olive oil in a slow stream, whisking until the oil is emulsified.
Toss the mixed greens with the vinaigrette and place in a salad bowl.
Top with blackberries, raspberries and pecans and serve right away.

Notes

Variations

If you want a sweeter dressing add a little honey.
Or use candied pecans to give it more sweetness.
Add a creamy cheese like feta, gorgonzola cheese or goat cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 155kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 14.1g, Sodium: 15mg, Fiber: 2.8g, Sugar: 2.8g

- WW Points: 4

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