This patriotic salad is not only colorful, but is also delicious AND healthy. This recipe makes about 4 servings, but can be adjusted to fit your crowd quite easily.
Ingredients:
For Sweet Poppy Dressing
1/2 cup extra virgin organic olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup white or red wine vinegar
2-3 Tbsp honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
For Salad
3-4 cups of fresh romaine lettuce and/or organic spinach leaves
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup fresh organic strawberries cut in small chunks
1 cup chopped cauliflower
Optional: chopped fresh mint to taste, salted macadamia nuts, and/or crumbled feta
Directions for Dressing:
In a glass bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, and sea salt until smooth. Pour in mason jar, add the garlic and poppy seeds and shake well. It will keep in the refrigerator for a week.
Directions for Salad:
Wash produce. Toss the lettuce, optional mint, blueberries, strawberries and cauliflower together. Drizzle desired amount of well mixed dressing and gently toss to coat. Garnish with salted nuts or crumbled feta. Serve immediately.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen as His heritage! Psalm 33:12
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