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Emma's Summer Salad

HG Recipes

Berry & Herb Summer Salad

Recipe by Emma Moore of Emma's Eatery Catering

This is the kind of salad that could only be made in July. Built from what’s fresh, local, and bursting with flavour—Emma’s summer salad blends colour, crunch, and a perfect balance of sweet and savoury. It’s endlessly adaptable, deeply satisfying, and made for summer meals outdoors. The kind of recipe you’ll reach for again and again.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • Mixed lettuces

  • Pea shoots & endive (for surprise crunch and flavour)

  • A handful of berries:

    • Strawberries, blackberries, cherries (cut in half for contrast & look)

  • Local artisanal goat cheese

  • Any nut or seed (I love sunflower or toasted pumpkin seeds)

  • Shaved radish (use a mandolin or grater)

  • Fresh herbs: basil, dill, or mint

For the Vinaigrette:

  • 3 parts olive oil

  • 1.5 parts balsamic vinegar

  • Handful of fresh basil

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp local honey

  • Salt & cracked black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the salad base

  • In a large bowl, toss together the mixed lettuces, pea shoots, and endive.

Add your toppings

  • Halve the berries and scatter them over the greens.

  • Add crumbled goat cheese, shaved radish, and your choice of nuts or seeds.

Make the vinaigrette

  • In a blender or jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper.

  • Blend or shake until smooth and emulsified.

Dress & garnish

  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

  • Finish with extra fresh herbs like basil, dill, or mint.

🌿 Emma’s Tips for an Effortless Summer Salad

1. Mix your textures

Think crunchy + tender + juicy. Add dimension with radish, nuts, and tender herbs.
2. Shop the season

Use what’s local and at its peak—Ontario greens and berries bring natural vibrancy and flavour.
3. Don’t skip the dressing

Homemade is worth it. Emma’s go-to? Acropolis balsamic glaze, good EVOO, salt, and pepper in a pinch.

Follow Emma on Instagram @emmaseaterycatering or visit Emma's Eatery Catering for more of her recipes and seasonal tips.

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