Summer Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
This summer strawberry salad is packed with the best of the season - early summer berries, fresh greens, herbs, and flowers. It's spring in a bowl, with lentils and a sweet strawberry vinaigrette.
Servings 4
Calories 426kcal
Ingredients
- 80 grams (~3 cups) leaf lettuce, washed and dried
- 150 grams (1 cup) cooked brown or black lentils
- 1 ripe avocado quartered and sliced
- 100 grams (~¾ cup) strawberries, halved
- 80 grams (½ cup) raw pepitas
- Small bunch pea shoots
- Edible flowers and herbs optional
Strawberry Vinaigrette
- 150 grams (1 cup) strawberries
- 60 ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the lettuce, lentils, avocado, strawberries, pepitas, and pea shoots to a large bowl or platter.80 grams (~3 cups) leaf lettuce, washed and dried, 150 grams (1 cup) cooked brown or black lentils, 1 ripe avocado, 100 grams (~¾ cup) strawberries, halved, 80 grams (½ cup) raw pepitas, Small bunch pea shoots
- Top with the strawberry vinaigrette and mix to combine.
- Top with the flowers and herbs if using, and serve immediately. Once the vinaigrette is added, the salad cannot be stored.Edible flowers and herbs
Strawberry Vinaigrette
- Add all of the ingredients to a mixing container or small blender. Mix on high speed until fully blended.150 grams (1 cup) strawberries, 60 ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon sea salt
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 296mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g