Ingredients
Salad
- 3 romaine hearts, chopped
- 1 cup roasted walnuts
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 pint raspberries
- 10 small radishes, washed, trimmed, and sliced thin
- 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (or a pinch)
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Toss Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine hearts, roasted walnuts, blueberries, raspberries, sliced radishes, and crumbled goat cheese. Gently toss to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, granulated sugar, salt, and ground mustard. Continue whisking until the sugar is fully dissolved, ensuring a smooth and balanced dressing.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the dressing and add more lemon juice if a stronger lemon flavor is desired. If the dressing is too acidic, stir in honey to mellow the sharpness and achieve a pleasant balance.
- Add Poppy Seeds: Stir the tablespoon of poppy seeds into the dressing for a slight crunch and nutty flavor that complements the salad ingredients.
- Serve: Serve the salad with the dressing on the side, allowing each person to dress their salad to their own taste preference for the freshest experience.
Notes
- Roasted walnuts can be prepared by toasting walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant, or purchased pre-roasted.
- The lemon juice can be freshly squeezed for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
