Breakfast Salad with Berry Yogurt Dressing

Why Everyone Needs To Try This Breakfast Salad Recipe

• Incredible flavor & texture. This breakfast salad consists of two parts – a spring greens base and a berry yogurt dressing. Berries and greens may seem like a strange combination, but I’ve found that the flavors and texture of the two contrast nicely, and create a light but satisfying meal.
• Versatile & customizable. Like any other salad, there are endless possibilities when it comes to constructing a breakfast salad. Today I’m going to share my go-to recipe but I encourage you to get creative and make this your own.
• The granola! One of the 7 ingredients in this recipe is my homemade almond coconut granola, which has always been one of my favorite things to add to my breakfast. It provides a sweet crunch to the salad and, of course, it goes well with the yogurt dressing. Yogurt and granola has long been one of my favorite breakfasts, so it only makes sense to add the two here.

What You’ll Need

This breakfast salad is made with just 4 ingredients plus 3 ingredients in the yogurt dressing! No added sugar or preservatives either. The exact measurements, along with detailed instructions, can be found in the recipe card below.

For the Dressing

• Strawberry or Raspberry Yogurt – Your favorite berry yogurt will work perfectly as the base of this dressing.
• Apple Cider Vinegar -Adds a balance to the sweetness of the yogurt and honey, and also helps thin the dressing.
• Honey – A natural sweetener.

For the Salad

• Fresh spring greens – A handful of your favorite spring greens works well.
• Fresh berries – A variety of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or any other in-season berries.
• Banana – Sliced to top the salad.
• Almond coconut granola – You can substitute your favorite granola as needed.

How to Make Breakfast Salad with Berry Yogurt Dressing

This recipe might be one of the easiest breakfasts ever! It’s so simple to whip up in just a few minutes.

• Prepare the berry yogurt dressing. In a small to medium bowl, whisk yogurt, vinegar, and honey until combined.
• Assemble the salad. Create one larger salad or smaller individual salads with the greens, berries, and bananas. Sprinkle granola over the top.
• Combine and enjoy. Serve the breakfast salad with the dressing on the side or drizzled over the top.

Tips for Success

Breakfast salad has been a part of my morning for quite some time now, so I like to think I’ve learned all the tips and tricks for making the best salad each morning.

• Top with homemade granola. I recommend baking a fresh batch of my favorite granola to top your breakfast salad with berry yogurt dressing. Homemade granola takes this salad to a whole new level. Plus, you’ll have crispy, flavorful granola to sprinkle over many bowls of morning yogurt and fresh fruit.
• Switch up the dressing. If yogurt isn’t your thing, you can also top this salad with my Herby Lemon Vinaigrette
• Use fresh ingredients. From the spring greens to the fruit, I recommend using the freshest ingredients you can find. You will be able to taste the difference!
• Enjoy immediately. Dig into your salad as soon as it’s assembled, for the best textures and flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this breakfast salad immediately after preparing it. It works perfectly as a light breakfast on its own, but can also be added to your brunch menu to be served with other breakfast favorites.

A few serving possibilities;

• Any egg dish, from omelettes and scrambled eggs to quiche and baked eggs
• A sweet treat like caramel rolls or raspberry donuts
• Biscuits or muffins (I’m partial to these blueberry crumb muffins!)
• Breakfast sandwiches
• Bacon. Bacon is ALWAYS the right choice!
• Eggs and toast
• Popovers!

These are just a few ideas but truly, the possibilities are endless!

If I’m going to be pairing this with something sweet, I’ll often opt for the Herby Lemon Vinaigrette as opposed to the yogurt dressing, to balance it all out.

Can I Make This Ahead?

While you can’t necessarily make and assemble the breakfast salad in advance, you can make certain ingredients ahead!

I recommend making the berry yogurt dressing no more than a couple of hours before serving. However, the herby lemon vinaigrette can be prepared 1-2 days in advance.

The almond coconut granola, on the other hand, can be prepared several days in advance. I always like to keep some in the pantry!