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Learn how to make my Bob Evans summer berry salad recipe copycat! This delicious low carb fruit salad makes a fabulous summer meal that is keto and gluten free. Berry season is the perfect time to take advantage of all of the ripe strawberries and blueberries available to make this summer berry salad recipe. You’ll love how the flavors come together!
I’m all about eating as many summer recipes as I can when the weather heats up. So of course, I’ve been stuffing myself with this summer salad with berries. YUM!
This is a summer berry salad with chicken, but you can make a vegetarian or vegan version if you prefer. Simply swap out the chicken and feta for tofu or your favorite plant-based protein.
So kick back, grab a glass of diet lemonade, and enjoy this recipe. Cheers to the fresh and healthy taste of summer!
🥗 Bob Evans Summer Berry Salad Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make summer berry salad:
➡️ 10 ounces spring mix (283g; or another lettuce mix)
➡️ 1 lb grilled chicken breast (454g)
➡️ 2 cups quartered strawberries
➡️ 2 cups blueberries
➡️ ½ cup pecans, halved
➡️ 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (113g)
➡️ ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
Use your leftover cooked chicken breast in this recipe. If you don’t have chicken leftover from your summer grilling adventures, leftover rotisserie chicken works too.
If you don’t like balsamic dressing, try raspberry vinaigrette or another type of berry salad dressing to go on your berry salad. (Don’t forget you can get a printable recipe card at the end of the post!)
🍓 How to Make Summer Berry Salad
Quarter the strawberries, halve the pecans, and chop the grilled chicken breast. To make your salads, divide the spring mix and blueberries between four bowls.
2. Add the grilled chicken…
3. and strawberries.
4. Top the bowls with feta and pecans.
5. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette on your salads right before serving. Enjoy!
Leftover Bob Evans strawberry salad can be stored in covered containers the refrigerator for 1-3 days. Keep the dressing separate until serving time to keep your salad from getting soggy.
📋 Berry Salad Calories
One serving of summer berry salad has 524 calories, 26.2 grams net carbs, and 36.2 grams protein. It’s gluten free (if the dressing is), and a good fit for low carb and keto diets.
How does my salad stack up nutritionally to summer berry salads made in restaurants? Here is some nutrition information for my berry summer salad compared to fast food and takeout. Please note that this information is subject to change with restaurant menu updates:
| Salad | Calories | Net Carbs (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Summer Berry Salad | 524 | 26.2 | 36.2 |
| Wendy’s Summer Strawberry Salad* | 450 | 20 | 41 |
| BeefaRoo Summerberry Salad | 662 | 15 | 24 |
| Bob Evans Summer Berry Salad** | 320 | 28 | 22 |
**Includes Lite Balsamic Dressing
How many calories in Wendy’s Summer Berry salad?
Wendy’s Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad has 360 calories without dressing, and 450 calories with one packet of champagne vinaigrette. The ingredients of this salad are strawberries, greens, chicken, cheese, bacon, and almonds. Please note that this salad may be temporarily discontinued.
Watch How to Make It!
Bob Evans Summer Berry Salad Copycat (Low Carb, Keto)
Ingredients
- 10 ounces spring lettuce mix (283 grams)
- 1 lb grilled chicken breast (454 grams; leftover chicken is perfect here)
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups blueberries
- 4 ounces feta, crumbled (113 grams)
- ½ cup pecans, toasted
- ½ cup balsamic dressing
Instructions
- Quarter the strawberries, halve the pecans, and chop the grilled chicken breast. To make your salads, divide the spring mix and blueberries between four bowls.
- Add the grilled chicken and strawberries. Top the bowls with feta and pecans.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette on your salads right before serving. Enjoy!
Equipment
Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 2 recipe (transition or weight maintenance). If I wanted to lower the calories on this one, I would cut the amount of pecans in half (to ¼ cup, or 1T per salad). Another strategy would be to use fat-free feta. For higher energy, you could add a side of bread or crackers and use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Most of the fruits we refer to as berries do fit well into low-carb plans. The downside to fresh berries is that they spoil easily and tend to be expensive. Take advantage of local fruit when it is in season. It will likely be fresher, and may save you some money as well. Nutrition information is for one serving of summer berry salad with dressing. Nutrition facts will vary depending on the dressing you use.
nutrition info disclaimer
All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.
The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
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Nutrition
⭐ Variations
If you don’t like one or more of the ingredients in this summer berry salad, change things up! This strawberry salad is an adaptable recipe that can be altered to fit your taste buds. Up next are some suggestions for substitutions.
Swap out the spring mix for…
- Baby spinach
- Baby kale
- Romaine lettuce
- Iceberg lettuce
Instead of berries, try…
- Chopped peaches
- Plums
- Nectarines
- Apricots
Use these in place of pecans…
- Sunflower seeds
- Maple walnuts
- Sliced almonds
Swap out feta for…
- Goat cheese (chevre)
- Blue cheese
Don’t want the chicken? Try…
- Pulled pork
- Turkey
If you really wanted to go in a different direction, you could always make a fruit salad with summer berries. Fruit salads are wonderful with fresh chopped mint, and perhaps a drizzle of honey if you’re feeling indulgent.
👩🏻🍳 More Healthy Salad Recipes
Want more healthy recipes for salad? You may enjoy trying these next:
- Orange Chicken Salad with Strawberries
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Hello! I’m Summer, a registered dietitian and home chef who loves to cook, eat, and create recipes for you! Every recipe on this site has been tested by me to help ensure your success in the kitchen. All eaters are welcome here 🙂
Ok love how you have combined the berries into a salad adding vinaigrette to achieve the yum factor totally, it’s a winner! Thanks for an amazing recipe.
Thank you for your kind words! I really can’t get enough of the fresh berries right now. 😀