Spring is in the air and this time of year, I find myself craving light and delicious salads. I am particularly fond of berry salads. Berries add such an amazing flavor to all salads and this Salmon Almond Berry Salad with lemon honey dressing is truly a favorite at our house. To me this this the epitome of the perfect spring and summer salad.
If you don’t believe me, you will have to ask my daughter Alex. She has been know to text me from college when she is craving this deliciousness.
The take-away from this simple salad is that fresh flavors are the bomb! There is no need to use bottle dressing if you have some local honey and a fresh lemon. I promise, you are going to be in heaven after just one bite! Best of all, this salad is hearty enough to be considered a main dish.
You can quickly pan fry or broil some salmon to use. If you are like me, make extra the night before and use the leftover salmon the following night for this salad. We adore Honey Almond Salmon, a recipe that is so simple and easy to prepare in the oven. I highly recommend it for this salad.
- 4 cups arugula, washed, dried and trimmed
- 1 cup strawberries, rinsed hulled and sliced
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup blackberries, rinsed and dried
- ½ pound cooked fresh salmon, shredded
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon good quality honey
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- sea salt and fresh pepper to taste
- On a large tray, layer the arugula, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and salmon.
- I like to arrange mine so that the strawberries are on the outside and blackberries and raspberries in the middle - we eat with our eyes.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and honey and mix until well blended. This can be made 24 hours ahead of time, if desired.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad
- Sprinkle the almonds over the salad.
- Season lightly with sea salt and fresh pepper.
I am not alone in my excitement to create Spring Recipes. The entire Sunday Supper Family is ready to celebrate this season with gorgeous recipes. This event is being hosted by DB (aka Foodie Stuntman) of Crazy Foodie Stunts and Valerie of Lifestyle Food Artistry. See you around the family table this week, we are looking forward to your favorite spring recipes.
Beverages
- Easter Egg Smoothie by Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Home-made Limoncello by Manu’s Menu
- Meyer Lemon Rosemary Martini by The Redhead Baker
Appetizers
- Asparagus and Roasted Garlic Hummus by Palatable Pastime
- Baked Lemon and Goat Cheese Dip by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Cauliflower Salad by Wallflour Girl
- Green Asparagus Soup with Seared Scallops by An Appealing Plan
- Panzanella Primavera by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Salmon Berry and Almond Salad with Lemon Honey Dressing by Family Foodie
- Skillet Spinach Artichoke Dip by Life Tastes Good
Sides
- Asparagus Gribiche by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Early Peas with Pearl Onions in Cream by Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Mustard Vinaigrette by Food Done Light
- Sauteed Artichokes & Potatoes by Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen
- Spring Green Rice by Magnolia Days
Entreés
- Artichoke Pesto Pasta by PancakeWarriors
- Crispy Honey Chicken Spring Salad by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Early Spring Risotto by Cooking Chat
- Honey Lemon Shrimp by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Irish Lamb Stew by Food Lust People Love
- Perfect Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Chives by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Quiche Florentine by Curious Cuisiniere
- Roasted Lamb Chops, Fontina Cheese Polenta with Asparagus and Mushrooms by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Root Vegetable Risotto by Momma’s Meals
- Spring Lemon Pasta by MealDiva
- Spring Pea & Chèvre Souffle by FoodieTots
- Spring Vegetable Risotto by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Salmon and Strawberry Spinach Salad with a Kentucky Maple Vinaigrette by Dandelion Greens
- Tilapia with Classic Pesto by Whole Food | Real Families
- Veal Stew with Spring Greens by The Texan New Yorker
Desserts
- Berry Shortcakes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Blueberry Coconut Macaroons by Pies and Plots
- Blueberry Rhubarb Muffins by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Carrot Cake Cookies by Noshing With The Nolands
- Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Gluten Free Healthy Hummingbird Cake by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Lemon Cream Pie with Girl Scouts Lemonade Cookie Crust by Our Good Life
- Lemon Meringue Pie by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Low-Fat Strawberry Muffins by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Matcha Strawberry Cake by Brunch with Joy
- Palm Sunday Easter Bread by Love and Confections
- Pretzels, Peanut Butter, and Beer Cake Recipe by Recipe for Perfection
- Sticky Carrot Squares by What Smells So Good?
- Three Berry Coconut Crispies by Simply Healthy Family
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Renee Dobbs
March 22, 2015 at 7:25 amWhat a gorgeous salad! I love homemade dressings too.
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:38 pmThis simple dressing is the bomb!
cookingchat (@cookingchat)
March 22, 2015 at 7:44 amWhat a great looking salad! Perfect for spring.
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:38 pmIt really is!
Liz Berg
March 22, 2015 at 11:23 amWhat an extraordinary salad! What’s not to love—it’s gorgeous!
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:38 pmThanks so much Liz!
Laura Dembowski (@piesandplots)
March 22, 2015 at 12:03 pmI love making salads like this with leftover salmon. It totally reinvents the leftovers and gives me an easy dinner!
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:38 pmSo true!
hezzid
March 22, 2015 at 12:17 pmWhat a gorgeous and bright salad! Loving it!
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:37 pmThank you!
palatablepastime
March 22, 2015 at 1:53 pmLove all the berries!
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:37 pmI adore berries.
Food Done Light (@FoodDoneLight)
March 22, 2015 at 3:42 pmLove all the gorgeous colors in this salad. It is a feast for the eyes and the stomach.
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:37 pmLove eating with my eyes first.
terristeffes
March 22, 2015 at 3:47 pmI have never had salmon in a salad, although I have seen it on menus. This is something I definitely need to try!
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:37 pmI think you will love it.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm
March 22, 2015 at 4:06 pmThis is a lovely spring salad…My mouth is watering
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:36 pmThank you Wendy!
smallwalletbigappetite
March 22, 2015 at 4:11 pmThis sounds like the perfect salad to me
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:36 pmMe too! Love it.
Manu
March 22, 2015 at 5:12 pmThis is my kind of salad: hearty and filling, yet light and refreshing!
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 5:36 pmMine too!
Valerie Cathell Clark
March 22, 2015 at 5:56 pmYou captured all my favorites in one beautiful salad! Anything with salmon… I’m all over it! YUM!
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 10:08 pmLet me know if you try it Valerie.
Marion@LifeTastesGood
March 22, 2015 at 8:01 pmMy kind of salad! I love adding berries to my salad – always so refreshing! I’m looking forward to trying the lemon/honey dressing!
FamilyFoodie
March 22, 2015 at 10:08 pmI think berries belong in every salad.
Jennifer Miller
March 22, 2015 at 10:47 pmThis looks like it would be a HIT in my house! Going to have to make it soon!
carriesexpktchn
March 23, 2015 at 12:16 pmWhat a gorgeous salad! I love the berries and light flavors, perfect for Spring!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen (@BobbisKozyKtchn)
March 23, 2015 at 2:21 pmThat salad it almost too pretty to eat…..ALMOST 🙂
Diana @DandelionGreensBlog
March 23, 2015 at 3:39 pmI love the simplicity of the homemade dressing! And the overall flavors look and sound amazing. Can’t wait to try this salad!
shaywiz
March 23, 2015 at 9:34 pmThis looks absolutely stunning. I love a nice refreshing salad during the spring and summer!
shaywiz
March 23, 2015 at 9:36 pmThis is absolutely stunning! I love a nice refreshing salad during the spring and summer
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
March 23, 2015 at 9:48 pmI love berry salads too and the addition of salmon is perfect!
susan // the wimpy vegetarian
March 24, 2015 at 12:06 amThis looks so fresh, and an wonderful blend of flavors! I love combining fruit – especially berries – with fish or meat!
Cindy Kerschner
March 26, 2015 at 6:05 amI love salmon and berries put this over the top! Love it!
kraylfunch
March 27, 2015 at 4:57 pmBerries Galore!! I love anything Salmon so this is PERFECT! Bring out the Chardonnay!
FamilyFoodie
March 29, 2015 at 11:41 amCheers!
foodiestuntman
March 27, 2015 at 8:10 pmI love the colors in this dish. They really pop!
FamilyFoodie
March 29, 2015 at 11:41 amThank you so much… eating the rainbow.
lk529
March 29, 2015 at 7:04 pmYou make the most beautiful looking salads. Happy Spring!
leaandersen25
April 6, 2015 at 9:29 pmMy eyes turn out hearts while browsing the photos. The strawberry is inviting me to eat them. haha! So much goodness with this salad! One of my favorite salmon salad is Stockton hk’s Norweigan salad with à la grecque dressing! But now, it is my second favorite! Nom!
FamilyFoodie
April 7, 2015 at 9:30 pmThank you. That makes me smile!