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Strawberry Summer Salad

Ready in 22 minutes
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 7 minutes
6
SERVINGS
METRIC
IMPERIAL

  • 125 ml thinly sliced red onion
  • 60 ml red wine vinegar
  • 15 ml granulated sugar
  • 500 ml mixed greens
  • 500 ml baby spinach
  • 250 ml halved cherry tomatoes
  • 250 ml crumbled blue cheese
  • 250 ml sliced strawberries
  • 6 eggs, hard-cooked, peeled and quartered
  • 240 ml avocado, sliced

Strawberry Dressing

  • 375 ml fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 45 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 30 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 15 ml maple syrup
  • 5 ml poppy seeds

Candied Walnuts

  • 15 ml unsalted butter
  • 125 ml chopped walnuts
  • 60 ml maple syrup
Up your summer salad game! Sweet strawberries unite with fresh avocado, candied walnuts and crumbled blue cheese to create the perfect combination. The only thing that makes this salad even better is the addition of the tangy strawberry dressing.

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together red onion, red wine vinegar and sugar. Pickle onion for 5 to 10 minutes or until red onion flesh turns pink. Drain from liquid and set aside.

Strawberry Dressing: In a mini food processor, combine strawberries, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and maple syrup. Purée until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds. Candied Walnuts: Line a medium plate with parchment paper; set aside. In a small skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Add walnuts and maple syrup. Cook, stirring until walnuts become a golden colour and sticky, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to plate. Allow to cool fully. Roughly chop and set aside.

Salad: In a large bowl combine mixed greens and baby spinach. Arrange cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, pickled onion, sliced strawberries, eggs and avocado slices. Sprinkle with walnuts and drizzle with dressing.

Tips
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Nutritional Facts
  • Amount Per Serving
    410 Calories
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Sodium
    400 mg
  • Carbohydrates
    27 g
  • Fibre
    6 g
  • Protein
    14 g
  • Sugars
    16 g
  • Excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, riboflavin, vitamin B12, pantothenate, selenium and manganese.
  • Good source of niacin, folate and calcium.

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