A vibrant Manitoba summer berry salad with smoked salmon
Welcome to this week’s installment of our Come Eat With Me Manitoba recipe series, where we blend creativity with culinary inspiration. This week, we are excited to present a vibrant Manitoba summer berry salad with smoked salmon, a dish that beautifully encapsulates the essence of local food security and seasonal produce. As we explore the flavors of Manitoba, we invite you to enjoy the stunning visuals and delicious recipes that highlight the importance of sustainable practices in our food sector.
Our featured salad is a colorful array of fresh Manitoba berries, perfectly paired with delicate smoked salmon, all set against a backdrop of lush greenery. The combination of sweet, tangy berries and savory salmon creates a delightful contrast that is not only visually appealing but also nourishing. This dish is a perfect way to celebrate the bounty of summer while promoting digital literacy in food preparation. Get ready to recreate this vibrant masterpiece in your own kitchen and capture its beauty with your camera!
Recipe: Manitoba Summer Berry Salad with Smoked Salmon
This stunning summer salad is a celebration of Manitoba’s local produce, featuring juicy berries and rich smoked salmon. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a delightful addition to any outdoor gathering. The honey mustard vinaigrette adds a touch of sweetness and tang, elevating the dish to new heights. Perfectly suited for warm days, this salad is not just a meal; it’s an experience that embodies the joys of summer dining.
Ingredients
- 3 cups mixed fresh Manitoba berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 8 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and baby kale)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, fresh Manitoba berries, red onion, goat cheese, and walnuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined to create the honey mustard vinaigrette.
- Drizzle half of the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the salad to a rustic wooden table or any sunlit outdoor setting for that perfect summer vibe.
- Artfully arrange the smoked salmon slices on top of the salad, allowing the colors and textures to shine.
- For the finishing touch, drizzle additional honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad, capturing the glossy allure of the dressing.
- Take your time to photograph this beautiful dish from a slight overhead angle, showcasing the vibrant colors and textures, with a soft-focus background hinting at local berry fields.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful flavors of this Manitoba summer berry salad with smoked salmon!
We hope you enjoy making this recipe as much as we enjoyed creating it! Don’t forget to snap a photo of your beautiful salad and share it with us. Happy cooking!
Prompt Engineering: How You Can Make This Image:
Capture a vibrant Manitoba summer berry salad with smoked salmon in a sunlit outdoor setting, perhaps on a rustic wooden table surrounded by greenery. Use an 85mm lens at f/4 to beautifully define the textures of the glistening salmon and vibrant berries. Shoot from a slight overhead angle to showcase the fresh ingredients. The natural light should enhance the colors and details of the salad, while a soft-focus background hints at the local berry fields. Include a secondary shot of the honey mustard vinaigrette drizzling over the salad, adding a glossy finish and extra allure to the presentation.
About Our 2025 Summer Program
Welcome to our Come Eat With Me Manitoba recipe series, where every week we whip up a brand-new recipe and image inspired by Manitoba’s amazing culinary scene. It’s not just about creating mouth-watering food images—it’s about exploring the world of sustainable agriculture, and discovering how digital tools are changing the way we think about food security and creative entrepreneurship. With AI tools as our creative sidekick, artists craft beautiful food visuals while learning the ins and outs of design, digital media, and food product development!
Each week, we’re not just building skills in creative problem-solving and technology—we’re pushing boundaries, experimenting with new ideas, and having fun with the process. So, join us each week to learn, create, and explore how technology and food can mix to shape a deliciously creative future!. This program was funded by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program and we thank them for their support in making our activities possible.