Mesclun Strawberry Salad
A pretty salad to consider for lunch or as a starter for dinner during this hot weather.
Mesclun Strawberry Salad -- Serves 6
8 oz mesclun or spring salad mix
16 lrg strawberries, hulled and halved
3 tbl raspberry vinegar*
1 tbl extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp walnut oil
1 small shallot
1/2 cp thinly sliced fresh basil (if desired)
1/2 cp crumbled goat cheese (2oz)
1/4 cp chopped walnuts, toasted in a dry skillet until golden brown
Place greens in a large bowl. In a blender, puree 1/2 of the strawberries with the vinegar, oils and shallot on low speed for 1 min or until smooth. Season w/salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle salad w/half of the vinaigrette; toss well to coat. Arrange on a large platter if you are serving guests/family. Slice remaining strawberries; sprinkle over salad w/basil, crumbled goat cheese and toasted chopped walnuts. If desired, serve remaining vinaigrette on the side.
Per serving: 115 cals; 4g protein; 6g carbs; 9g fat (3g saturated); 2g fiber.
*If you cannot find raspberry vinegar, use apple-cider vinegar instead.
Source: Fitness Magazine's June issue.
Mesclun Strawberry Salad -- Serves 6
8 oz mesclun or spring salad mix
16 lrg strawberries, hulled and halved
3 tbl raspberry vinegar*
1 tbl extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp walnut oil
1 small shallot
1/2 cp thinly sliced fresh basil (if desired)
1/2 cp crumbled goat cheese (2oz)
1/4 cp chopped walnuts, toasted in a dry skillet until golden brown
Place greens in a large bowl. In a blender, puree 1/2 of the strawberries with the vinegar, oils and shallot on low speed for 1 min or until smooth. Season w/salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle salad w/half of the vinaigrette; toss well to coat. Arrange on a large platter if you are serving guests/family. Slice remaining strawberries; sprinkle over salad w/basil, crumbled goat cheese and toasted chopped walnuts. If desired, serve remaining vinaigrette on the side.
Per serving: 115 cals; 4g protein; 6g carbs; 9g fat (3g saturated); 2g fiber.
*If you cannot find raspberry vinegar, use apple-cider vinegar instead.
Source: Fitness Magazine's June issue.