Independence Day Picnic Salad

Celebrate patriotism and summer flavors with this vibrant Independence Day Picnic Salad—a stunning blend of red, white, and blue hues perfect for your holiday spread! Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy strawberries, antioxidant-packed blueberries, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and the crunch of roasted almonds, this recipe is as nutritious as it is eye-catching. Tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade dressing of balsamic glaze, olive oil, honey, and fresh lemon juice, this 15-minute no-cook dish is ideal for easy entertaining. Whether you're hosting an outdoor barbecue or packing a festive picnic basket, this salad is sure to be the star of your 4th of July menu! Keywords: Independence Day salad, patriotic picnic salad, red white and blue salad, holiday salad recipe, summer salad with berries.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup blueberries
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the mixed greens, strawberries, and blueberries. Place them in separate bowls for easy access.

Step 2

In a large serving bowl, add the mixed greens as the base.

Step 3

Evenly distribute the sliced strawberries and blueberries over the greens.

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted almonds on top of the fruits and greens.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze, olive oil, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individual portions.

Step 7

Gently toss the salad to combine the flavors, or leave it layered for a decorative presentation.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this festive and flavorful picnic salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	680.3 grams (680.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1087

Total Fat 73.20g	94%
Saturated Fat 15.50g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 1646mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 89.00g	32%
Dietary Fiber 17.90g	64%
Total Sugars 57.80g
Protein 29.90g	60%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 558mg	43%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1430mg	30%

*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: 58.1%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 31.4%