Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Kiwi Salad with Blackberries and Pecans. This vibrant dish features juicy kiwis, plump blackberries, crisp cucumbers, creamy goat cheese, and sweet candied pecans, all tossed together in a smooth and tangy white poppyseed dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side at dinner parties, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. The combination of sweet and savory elements makes it an ideal choice for any occasion—from casual picnics to elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups spinach or spinach-arugula mix
- 2 large kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 2 snack cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ½ cup candied pecans (or regular pecans)
- Poppyseed dressing (mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, poppyseeds, minced onion)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly. Slice the kiwis and cucumbers.
- For optional candied pecans: Combine pecans, sugar, and water in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until glossy.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, poppyseeds, and minced onion for the dressing.
- Layer spinach with kiwi slices, cucumbers, blackberries, goat cheese, and candied pecans on a platter.
- Drizzle with poppyseed dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg