Summer Strawberry Salad

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the Yummiest simple salad

I bring this salad to every event I go to and it is ALWAYS a hit. It’s a spinoff of my favorite Holiday Salad with a delish summer twist! It’s quick to make and pairs well with any protein. You’ll definitely be bringing this to your next summer BBQ!

This recipe targets:

Added-Sugar-Free | Dairy-free | Paleo Friendly

This recipe doesn’t have any added sugars, and is also dairy-free! It has all the delicious healthy fats to keep you full and satiated, including a vegan feta made with coconut oil. It is one of the best cheese alternatives I’ve found!

Ingredient list

• 8 cups or 1-2 boxes of arugula (or any salad greens of your choosing)
• 1-2 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 large cucumber sliced
• 1 cup of pecans (I like to broil mine with a bit of maple syrup, avo oil, salt, and pepper for 3 min)
• 1 cup of crumbled vegan feta or goat cheese (I like Violife brand for dairy-free)
• 2 avocado (optional)
• 1 cup of pistachios/almonds/walnuts, etc. (optional)
• Dressing (more options below): Primal Kitchen Cilantro Lime

Dietary benefits

• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Paleo

Steps

Step 1 - The Salad

The salad is pretty self-explanatory. Just combine all the ingredients (and any other added flavors you’d like!) and adjust to taste! You’ll want to keep it refrigerated whenever you’re not eating it.

STEP 2 - DRESSING OPTION #1!

You can use whatever dressing you’d like (Primal Kitchen Cilantro Lime is my favorite with this recipe), but one delicious homemade option - Homemade Citrus Dressing! Blend all of the following ingredients until well incorporated, and enjoy!

• Juice of one lemon, lime or orange
• 2 tablespoons of raw Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of honey, pure maple syrup, or stevia/monkfruit
• 1/4 tsp of sea salt
• Dash of Pepper
• 2 tablespoons EVOO (or avocado oil)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1-2 tablespoons dijon mustard (optional)
• Red wine vinegar to taste (optional)

Other Dressing Options

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette from Primal Kitchen is my FAVE! It goes perfectly with this salad.

• Balsamic
• Citrus Vinaigrette

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