Strawberry Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
For the Salad:
2 cups mixed greens; washed
½ cup strawberries; sliced
½ cup red onion; julienne
For the Vinaigrette:
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
⅓ teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon basil fresh; chiffonade
1 teaspoon parmesan cheese, shredded or grated (optional)
1 teaspoon olive oil
For the Garnish:
4 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 pinch black pepper; ground
Nutrition information
Serving size: ½ cup servings of greens
Calories: 29
Total Fat: 1.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
Polyunsanturated Fat: 0.4 g
Protein: 0.8 g
Carbohydrates: 4.5 g
Sugars: 3.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 13.4 mg
Source: Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine
Instructions
1. Gather all ingredients and equipment.
2. In a large bowl, combine greens, strawberries, and onions. Toss to mix well.
3. I n a medium bowl combine vinegar, lime juice, honey, mustard, basil, and parmesan cheese.
4. Whisk to combine.
5. While whisking, slowly pour olive oil into the mixture.
6. Start pour dressing over salad, stopping frequently, gently tossing to coat.
7. You may not need all the dressing, so use caution when pouring into greens making sure the salad won’t be overdressed.
8. Top with sesame or poppy seeds and black pepper. Enjoy!