Garden Salad with Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing

Experience a burst of vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness with this Garden Salad with Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet grated carrot, and a touch of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Toasted slivered almonds add a nutty crunch, while the homemade raspberry poppy seed dressing—made with fresh raspberries, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey—provides the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes, this fresh and easy salad is a delightful addition to your weeknight meals or an elegant starter for entertaining. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients, it’s a must-try for healthy eating enthusiasts looking for a colorful and flavorful twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds
• 0.5 cup Fresh raspberries
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and grate the carrot, then sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool slightly and then sprinkle over the salad.

Step 7

In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh raspberries, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

Step 8

Transfer the blended mixture to a small bowl and stir in the poppy seeds.

Step 9

Drizzle the raspberry poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(866.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	951.4

Total Fat 76.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 852.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 34.0g
Protein 15.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 293.8mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1822.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.6%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 24.2%