Nuts About Berries Zupas Copycat Salad - My Recipe Treasures (2024)

Nuts About Berries Zupas Copycat Salad recipe is one of the most delicious salads ever. I could eat it every day. I love the taste of the blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and the coated almonds. The almonds are so delicious and can be eaten without the guilt.

I do not feel bad because they have coconut oil, cinnamon, and maple syrup. I made this salad for our family get together the other day and it was all that I could do to keep my grand kids from eating all of the berries before I got them into the salad. They do love their berries. My weakness is the candied almonds.

What Ingredients Do I Need For Nuts About Berries Zupas Copycat Salad?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this salad (scroll down for the full recipe):

Salad:

• Romaine lettuce
• Spinach
• Fresh berries (like strawberries, blackberries, blueberries or raspberries)

Candied almonds:

• Coconut oil
• Sliced almonds
• Maple syrup or sugar
• Vanilla
• Cinnamon

Poppy Seed Dressing:

• Coconut milk or regular milk
• White wine vinegar
• Mayonnaise or plain yougurt
• Honey
• Poppy seeds

How Do I Make Nuts About Berries Zupas Copycat Salad?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this salad (scroll down for the full recipe):

Salad:

• Wash and dry the lettuce, spinach and the berries.
• Place them in a medium side bowl.

Candied almonds:

• Place the coconut oil in a small frying pan, over medium to medium-low heat, and melt the coconut oil.
• Add the maple syrup, vanilla, and the cinnamon; stir until blended.
• Place the almonds in the pan and coat them with the mixture.
• Stir continually for about 5-7 minutes.
• Remove them from the heat, and let them cool on a piece of wax paper, or a plate that has been greased.

Poppy Seed Dressing:

• Combine the milk, vinegar, mayonnaise, honey, and poppy seeds.
• Mix well.
• You can either place the dressing on the whole salad or place a small amount on each individual plate.

We celebrated Pioneer Day this week. I was thinking about what kind of pioneers we all are. We all have things that we are pioneers at. I have had health issues for about ten years and I am a pioneer at trying to find a way to deal with Lyme’s disease.

In 2008, I became so sick I could hardly move. I was tired all the time and I felt like I had the flu. My legs had terrible pains in them, and my right arm hurt so bad that I could hardly stand it. I wasn’t able to sleep at night and it took me over a year to get a diagnosis. They put me on medication for the pain and it really helped me, however, I did not like the medication because it made me so loopy that I could hardly think straight.

One thing that I did was change the way I ate; I ate a lot more fresh vegetables and fruits. So I do love this Nuts About Berries Zupas Copycat Salad. I just started making healthier choices and I found out that I could live without a lot of unhealthy foods. I have gone back to eating sugar, I just try not to eat it too often.

Can I Make the Candied Almonds Ahead of Time and Store Them?

• Yes, I like to make a big batch of Candied Almonds and store them in a container.
• They will stay fresh for up to two months.
• This way, you can make lots of Nuts About Berries Zupas Copycat Salad, without having to make the Candied Almonds each time.

And I must say that I was able to significantly decrease the amount of medication that I was on; I started with six tablets a day and now I am on one a day. My health is a lot better than it was and I have tried to keep a better outlook on life. I am always trying to help my kids with their health and sometimes they listen and sometimes they don’t.

I just hope that they do not have to go through the same things that I have, but if they do, I will be here for them. Many of my ancestors were pioneers, and I could never have walked the path that they walked. But I am sure that they look down at us and wonder how we do what we do in this ever-changing world.

Can I Make the Poppy Seed Dressing Ahead of Time?

• Yes, the Poppy Seed Dressing for Nuts About Berries Zupas Copycat Salad can be made ahead of time.
• It should be stored in the refrigerator in a closed container. It can be stored for up to one week. Stir right before serving.

We are so blessed to have so many different options now a days. When you go to the store, the sky is the limit. However, I try to do most of my shopping on the outside perimeter of the store. And, there are even some pretty good choices at some of the restaurants.

I do get a little picky when it comes to eating out because what we eat is not a diet, it is a way of life. I love Nuts About Berries Zupas Copycat Salad, and I love making it myself because I know just exactly what is in it. Try it and I think that you will love it as much as we do. Take care of your health and enjoy your summer.

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