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Best Ever Backyard BBQ Summer Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

A super easy salad that's full of flavour. Perfect addition to your next backyard BBQ or potluck.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Author: Katie Stewart Wellness

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 6 cups organic mixed greens
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • ½ cucumber halved and sliced
  • ½ red pepper roughly diced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries sweetened with apple juice
  • 2 tbsp cup fresh chives chopped

Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tsp natural yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp soy-free vegan mayo optional

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients for the salad in to a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine all of the ingredients, except the olive oil, in a blender or small food processor.
  • Slowly drizzle in olive oil while the ingredients are mixing in the blender or food processor.
  • Pour desired amount of dressing over salad. Store remaining dressing in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 10-14 days.

Notes

Dressing makes about 2 1/2 cups. Store any unused dressing in the fridge for 10-14 days.