Vibrant Summer Berry Salald

This vibrant summer berry salad topped with crispy baked tofu is fresh, filling, and full of flavor. A wholesome salad that can be eaten as a side, appetizer, or main dish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe: 

• Nutritious & Wholesome: this salad is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats when paired with the creamy raspberry dressing.
• Customizable: add avocado, grains of your choice, like farro or quinoa. You can even add your favorite carbs, like sweet potatoes.
• Great for Meal-Prep: make a big batch to enjoy for lunch or dinner! I would just recommend keeping the dressing in a separate container until you’re ready to serve.

Ingredients to Make Summer Berry Salad:

• Kale: I like to use Tuscan/Lacinato kale.
• Cucumbers
• Berries: blueberries and strawberries.
• Candied Nuts: walnuts or pecans, you could also use plain roasted nuts if you prefer.
• Vegan Feta: this adds a nice tangy flavor to the salad.
• Protein of Your Choice: for this salad, I used baked tofu, but you could use white beans, quinoa, tempeh, or any other protein you like best.
• Creamy Raspberry Dressing: this subtly sweet, but tart dressing adds a much-needed brightness to the salad.

How to Make Summer Berry Salad:

1. Thoroughly wash and roughly chop the kale.
2. Add the kale to a large bowl and massage it with your hands. You can also add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to help further soften the kale.
3. Slice the cucumber, quarter the strawberries, halve the blueberries, and roughly chop the nuts.
4. Add the baked tofu, cucumbers, strawberries, blueberries, nuts, vegan feta, and raspberry dressing to the bowl.
5. Serve and enjoy!

How to Store:

This mixed berry salad can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing in a separate container until you are ready to serve.

More Healthy Recipes You’ll Love:

• Blueberry Muffin Protein Smoothie
• Summer Farro Salad with Herbed Vegan Cheese
• Creamy Raspberry Dressing (Vegan)

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