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Kiwi Berry Salad
15 minutes

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Fresh kiwi and three types of berries on a bed of mixed greens, topped with creamy Gouda cheese, sweet honey butter croutons, and honey poppy seed dressing. The best of summer, on a plate!

Kiwi Berry Salad with Kerrygold Gouda cheese, homemade honey butter croutons, and honey poppy seed dressing. Summer on a plate! #kggrassfed

You guys,  I had THE coolest experience yesterday. I got to attend an event at the Taste of Home headquarters, which just happens to be here in Milwaukee. They were celebrating the unveiling of their new and improved Simple & Delicious magazine, and I was somehow lucky enough to be part of it! In addition to meeting the editor-in-chief and the creative director and the lead food stylist for Taste of Home, I met so many other people who work with them in different ways. It was amazing to see all that goes into the production of a magazine…..especially a magazine that’s all about delicious FOOD!

Kiwi Berry Salad with Kerrygold Gouda cheese, homemade honey butter croutons, and honey poppy seed dressing. Summer on a plate! #kggrassfed

The event started with a cocktail reception, followed by some introductions, some taste testing, a recipe demonstration, and behind-the-scenes tours. It was all amazing, but at the end of the day, my favorite part by FAR was the tour! I got to see the test kitchen, the tasting room, the styling room, the prop room, and the gorgeous photo set-up. And let me tell you – by the end of it, my head was spinning and my eyes were green with envy!!!

Kiwi Berry Salad with Kerrygold Gouda cheese, homemade honey butter croutons, and honey poppy seed dressing. Summer on a plate! #kggrassfed

Obviously I know that Taste of Home is a magazine….and I’m a blogger….and there’s a big difference. But if I could have just a fraction of their gorgeous props or table linens (which are all organized by color in drawers, by the way) I would be one happy camper! And don’t even get me started on the photography space……

Kiwi Berry Salad with Kerrygold Gouda cheese, homemade honey butter croutons, and honey poppy seed dressing. Summer on a plate! #kggrassfed

But. At the end of the day, it’s really all about the food, isn’t it? Making and sharing delicious food that people will love. Like this Kiwi Berry Salad. It’s loaded with fresh berries, sliced kiwi, and creamy gouda cheese, then topped with homemade honey-butter croutons and creamy honey poppy seed dressing. It’s like summer on a plate…..simple & delicious…..and definitely a taste of home!

Kiwi Berry Salad with Kerrygold Gouda cheese, homemade honey butter croutons, and honey poppy seed dressing. Summer on a plate! #kggrassfed
Kiwi Berry Salad

Kiwi Berry Salad

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Fresh kiwi and three types of berries on a bed of mixed greens, topped with creamy Gouda cheese, sweet honey butter croutons, and honey poppy seed dressing. The best of summer, on a plate!

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup raspberries
  • 1/4 cup blackberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 kiwi, sliced
  • 2 slices gouda cheese

Croutons

  • 1 cup cubed crusty bread
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup mayo
  • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare croutons by combining melted butter and honey in a medium bowl.
  2. Add cubed bread and toss to coat.
  3. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a small jar and shaking vigorously.
  5. Assemble salad by topping mixed greens with berries and cheese; top with croutons and dressing as desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 612Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 665mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 5gSugar: 23gProtein: 11g
© Cathy Trochelman
Cuisine: American / Category: Salads

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  2. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    What a fun experience!!! 🙂 You’re killing me with your salads – I want to eat them all! Seriously, I could live on them! This looks especially tasty – can’t wait to give it a go! 🙂

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    • Cathy Trochelman says

      Thanks so much, Jamie! I am such a salad lover…..if my family were okay with it, we WOULD live on them! 😉

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    • Cathy Trochelman says

      I love popping them in my mouth, too….but I agree that sometimes it’s fun to mix it up a bit! Hope you enjoy the salad if you decide to try it! 🙂

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    • Cathy Trochelman says

      Haha – thanks, Trish! Me too. I feel like you can’t go wrong with fruit (or cheese!) on a salad 🙂

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  11. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    What! Ho cool is that and totally didn’t know that they are based out of Milkwaukee.. woot woot for my home town! Congrats girl, sounds like such a cool experience! Totally loving this salad and all the fresh fruit you used! Delicious!

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    • Ellie says

      Hey, Meg! Next time you’re in Milwaukee, let me know! I’d be happy to arrange one of the fabulous tours for you 🙂 My email is ellie (dot) martincliffe (at) rd (dot) com.

      Reply

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