Spring Salad with Strawberries
Feeling fancy? Drop the raw sliced asparagus into ice water for a minute or two and it will curl into ribbons. In a hurry? Cut the asparagus into thin coins instead. In the dressing, the avocado provides its natural healthy fats for smooth and creamy results. Nobody will know it's a health-promoting, no-oil-added dressing! Feel free to add some organic walnuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds or other favorite organic nuts or seeds.
Serves 2
Ingredients
3 green organic onions, trimmed
1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted (slice other half for salad topper)
1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best!)
Himalayan salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 ounces organic spring greens or mesclun mix
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (wash thoroughly)
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and sliced into strips with a vegetable peele
Directions
Puree green onions, avocado, juice, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth to make a dressing. In a large bowl, toss greens, strawberries and asparagus together. Transfer to plates, drizzle with half the dressing and serve. Extra dressing will keep one day refrigerated.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (about 11oz/307g-wt.): 120 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 20g total carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 4g protein
