Greens and Berries Spring Salad
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups baby arugula, or torn arugula leaves
2 cups sliced strawberries, (about 10 ounces)
Vegan Parmesan topping, for sprinkling (recipe below)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar, (see Ingredient note)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
1
Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a salad bowl; let cool for 5 minutes.
2
Add arugula, strawberries, Parmesan, pepper and salt. Sprinkle vinegar and oil over the salad; toss gently and serve at once.
3
Vegan Parmesan
4
1 cup soaked and dried Brazil nuts
5
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
6
⅓ teaspoon salt
7
Pinch nutritional yeast
8
Pinch oregano
9
Place all ingredients in a food processor with the “S” blade on. Process until well incorporated and the consistency of bread crumbs.
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About
Light an fresh sounds so appetizing this time of year! Especially since we need to fit in to swim suits and shorts soon ; ) This salad is quick, delicious and super healthy plus it’s a hit out picnics and outdoor fetes! Enjoy!
Yield:
2-4 servings
Added:
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 5:57pm
