Berry Delicious Summer Salad with Spinach and Candied Pecans

Name: Berry Delicious Summer Salad with Spinach and Candied Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Poppyseed dressing; 3 oz. Spinach; 5 qty Strawberries; 8 qty Raspberries; 8 qty Blackberries; 8 qty Blueberries; 8 qty Candied Pecans

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Do you love juicy, ripe berries in your salad? This Berry Delicious Summer Salad with Spinach and Candied Pecans is a game changer! The plump berries combined with the sweet nuts and tangy poppyseed dressing make it a deliciously sweet go-to lunch for any day of the week.

Berry Delicious Summer Salad in bowl with candied pecans

Jump to:

Ingredients
Instructions
Equipment
Storage
Top Tips
More Recipes
FAQ
📖 Recipe
Food Safety

Ingredients

Spinach
Strawberries
Blackberries
Blueberries
Pecans

Dressing

Poppyseed dressing

Note: Refer to the recipe card below for exact quantities.

Holding homemade poppyseed dressing in a mason jar

Instructions

How to Make Berry Delicious Summer Salad with Spinach and Candied Pecans

Step One: Prepare the Dressing

There are several ways to prepare homemade salad dressings:

1). Use a bowl to whisk or stir the ingredients together.
2). Put all of your ingredients in a mason jar with a lid, then give it a little shake.
3). Use a stick blender to blend the salad dressing ingredients together. This is helpful if the dressing includes a garlic clove or anchovies.
4). Use an oil and vinegar dispenser with your favorite extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to drizzle on salads as needed.

Homemade salad dressings are easy to make if you keep some essential ingredients on hand. See our Top 10 Favorite Salad Dressing Recipes for the dressings we love the most.

Step Two: Prepare Ingredients

Wash spinach and produce thoroughly, then set it aside to drain in a colander. While spinach is draining, dice all remaining ingredients into small salad-sized portions.

Step Three: Assemble and Serve

Assemble the salad in layers with spinach on the bottom, followed by fresh berries and pecans.

Add a small amount of dressing and give it a good toss. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve immediately.

Equipment

_{This post shows some of our kitchen essentials. Please visit our shop if you would like to see more of our favorites. These are Amazon affiliate links and we earn commission from qualifying purchases.}

Storage

Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator without dressing for 2-3 days. If the salad is moist from being washed, place a paper towel on top of it to draw out the moisture.

Top Tips

Buy pre-washed and ready-to-eat lettuce to save time.

More Recipes

Have leftover ingredients?

Make this gorgeous Tropical Fruit Platter with your leftover strawberries.

In the mood for a similar dish?

Try these other salad recipes ideas:

Strawberry Spinach Salad

More lunch recipes you will love:

FAQ

Why are my candied pecans sticky?

This could have to do with not cooking them long enough since the sugar has to reach the correct temperature. If they are still warm, try letting them cool for a bit longer.

📖 Recipe