Very Berry Dream Salad with Chili Mango and Peanut Vinaigrette

Very Berry Dream Salad with Chili Mango and Peanut Vinaigrette
Very Berry Dream Salad with Chili Mango and Peanut Vinaigrette
This refreshing and flavorful salad is a perfect summer meal
  • Preparing Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
ssalads vegetarian white meat free tree nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains dairy pescatarian sum
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 ripe medium mango peeled + diced
  • 1 inch knob fresh ginger peeled + diced
  • 1 fresno chili pepper seeded + diced
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons sweet thai chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (lite or regular both work)
  • salad:
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 4 cups mixed berries (i used raspberries blueberries and blackberries)
  • 2 cups cooked grains (i used bob's red mill barley and quinoa)
  • 2 cups fresh sprouts
  • 1/2 cup toasted peanut chopped
  • 1/4 cup toasted pinenuts
  • 1/2 mango peeled + diced
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 avocado pitted peeled + sliced
  • 4 ounces goat cheese or feta cheese crumbled (omit if vegan)
  • 1/2 cup edible flowers (optional)
  • Carbohydrate 14.4962187477038 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 16.6691387524867 g
  • Fiber 7.66928745927256 g
  • Protein 5.02527999920527 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.51802450040535 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 (169g)
  • Sodium 49.5337682294348 mg
  • Sugar 6.8269312884312 g
  • Trans Fat 0.945511999994663 g
  • Calories 213 calories

As a housewife, I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to make for my family. This salad is not only delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients. The berries are a great source of antioxidants, and the spinach is a good source of iron and fiber. The vinaigrette is made with healthy ingredients like olive oil and peanut butter, and it adds a delicious flavor to the salad.

I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my family's tastes. I also like that it's a make-ahead salad, so I can make it ahead of time and have it ready to eat when I need it.

If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad that's also good for you, this Very Berry Dream Salad is a great option. It's sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are some tips for making this salad:

  • Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
  • If you don't have fresno chili peppers, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your family's tastes.
  • This salad is a great make-ahead salad. You can make it ahead of time and have it ready to eat when you need it.
  • Step-by-step

      • In a blender or high powered food processor, combine the mango, ginger, fresno chili pepper, peanut butter, sweet thai chili sauce, coconut milk, olive oil and rice vinegar. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the vinaigrette seems a bit thick, thin with water. Stir in the chopped basil and season with salt + pepper. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week in a glass jar.
      • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, berries, grains, sprouts, peanuts, pine nuts, mango and chia seeds. Toss well. Top with avocado slices, goat or feta cheese (If using) and edible flowers. Drizzle generously with the mango vinaigrette. Serve with extra vinaigrette.