Kiwi Berry Salad with Lime and Poppy Seed Dressing

If you’re looking for a way to use kiwi berries beyond snacking, this Kiwi Berry Salad with Lime and Poppy Seed Dressing brings together their tangy, sweet flavour with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber ribbons, salty feta and a sharp lime and poppy seed dressing for a bright, fresh and textural salad.

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Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Australian, Western

Diet: avocado, cucumber, feta, kiwi berry, lime, poppy seeds, rocket

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Author: Eff | Food Daydreaming

Ingredients

For the Lime and Poppy Seed Dressing

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

For the Kiwi Berry Salad

120 g rocket
1 avocado, cubed
½ cucumber, shaved into ribbons
125 g kiwi berries, halved
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
30-50 g feta, crumbled
2 tablespoons mint, chiffonade

Instructions

To make the lime and poppy seed dressing, combine the fresh lime juice, honey, poppy seeds and extra virgin olive oil in a jar. Seal and shake well until the dressing is emulsified. Set aside.
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
To assemble the salad, place the rocket in a large serving bowl. Drizzle over 1-2 tablespoons of the dressing and gently toss until the leaves are lightly coated.
120 g rocket
Top with the avocado, curled cucumber ribbons, kiwi berries, walnuts, crumbled feta and fresh mint. Drizzle over a little more dressing to taste and serve.
1 avocado, ½ cucumber, 125 g kiwi berries, 2 tablespoons walnuts, 30-50 g feta, 2 tablespoons mint

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Notes

Like kiwifruit, kiwi berries contain an enzyme called actinidin. This is what can sometimes create that slightly fuzzy or tingling sensation on your tongue, especially when eaten in larger amounts or alongside other acidic ingredients.

In this salad, that sharpness is part of the appeal. The lime juice leans into that sharpness, while the honey in the dressing helps soften it slightly. The avocado and cucumber also balance things out, but it’s still a bright, tangy salad. If you’re sensitive to sour or tangy flavours, you can reduce the lime, swap in a milder citrus like lemon, add a little extra honey or olive oil to the dressing, add more avocado or cucumber, or leave out the feta entirely.

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