Berry Basil Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
This berry basil salad is so refreshing, flavorful and bright with a sweet lemon poppyseed dressing. It's perfect for Memorial Day weekend!
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Berry Basil Salad, Fruit Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 405 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup fresh basil coarsely chopped
- 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries, blueberries and basil in a large bowl and give them a good stir. Then whisk the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, ground mustard and salt together in another bowl. While you keep whisking, slowly pour in the canola oil and continue to whisk until it is a thick dressing. Lastly, whisk in the poppy seeds. Coat the berries and basil in the dressing. Chill for a couple of hours or overnight and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Berry Basil Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 405 Calories from Fat 254
% Daily Value*
Fat 28.2g43%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 150mg7%
Potassium 279mg8%
Carbohydrates 41.5g14%
Fiber 5.2g22%
Sugar 32.5g36%
Protein 1.8g4%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.