SUMMER BERRY SALAD [makes 2 servings]
My favorite salads are those that
combine dark lettuces with nuts and fruit. Though oftentimes, these can be a
bit calorie dense and high in sugar. Here is my take on a restaurant-style
summer berry salad that is full of healthy monounsaturated fats, whole grains,
and nutrient packed produce. Just add a few ounces of a healthy protein on top
like salmon to make it a super nutritious and well-balanced lunch or dinner!
Ingredients:
4 cups mixed lettuces and greens (lettuce,
kale, chard, spinach)
1 cup blueberries and/or
strawberries, sliced
½ medium onion, diced (tip: cook in
microwave or on sauté pan to sweeten, then cool)
¼ c raw walnuts
½ medium avocado, sliced
1 cup Trader Joe’s 10 Minute Farro, cooked (or any cooked whole grain)
¼ c Bolthouse Farms Organic Raspberry
Balsamic Vinaigrette
(or any low-sugar, low-fat, simple dressing)
Directions:
1. Cook farro according to package
directions and cool.
2. Mix greens, berries, onion, walnuts,
and avocado in salad bowl.
3. Add farro and toss with dressing.
* Serve
with chicken, shrimp, or fish to make into a more of a substantial meal.
Nutritional Value* Per Serving: 440
calories, 18 g fat, 58 g carb, 12 g protein
*Analyzed by Diet Analysis Pro
Picture source: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/salad/salad-other-salad/strawberry-blueberry-spinach-salad-dressing.html
