Strawberry Mixed Greens Salad
Servings: 2 servings
This strawberry mixed greens salad is a fresh, flavorful way to enjoy a variety of fruits and veggies in one bowl. Crisp greens, juicy strawberries, crunchy almonds, and creamy avocado come together with a bright strawberry basil dressing for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and satisfying. It’s quick to make and ideal for a light meal or refreshing side.
Ingredients
- 4 cup spring mix greens loosely packed
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 green apple diced
- 1 avocado sliced
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Dressing
- 1 cup strawberries diced
- 6 fresh basil fresh, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- pinch sea salt, unrefined
- pinch black pepper, ground ground, to taste
Instructions
- Arrange salad ingredients on plates.
- Puree the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
- Drizzle some of the dressing over salad (you may not need all of it). Eat immediately.
Notes
- Swap mixed greens with the leafy greens of your choice.
- Oil-free? Omit the olive oil. It'll still be delicious and less caloric.
- Lemon Vinaigrette would also be delicious on this recipe.
- Add the nuts or seeds of your choice for more healthy fats + protein.
Nutrition
Serving: 3cups, Calories: 462kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 24g, Sodium: 13mg, Potassium: 1016mg, Fiber: 13g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 378IU, Vitamin C: 67mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 2mg
