Sweet and Savory Summer Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Refreshingly vibrant summer salad with raspberry vinaigrette for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce of choice
- 1 medium cucumber chopped
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 avocado peeled and cubed
- 1 peach sliced
- 6 dried figs chopped
- ⅛ cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup raspberry preserves
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the lettuce, then tear or cut into small pieces. Peel and dice the avocado into small pieces.4 cups mixed greens, 1 avocado
- Chop the onion and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Dice the figs and almonds.1 medium cucumber, 1 red onion, 6 dried figs, ⅛ cup slivered almonds
- Slice the peach.1 peach
- Heat a grill pan over medium temperature and spray with non-stick spray. Grill the peaches until just heated through (around 1 minute).
- In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients and puree until blended and creamy.2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup raspberry preserves, 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Toss everything together before serving.
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Notes
- Use a ready-made vinaigrette if you prefer.
- Replace the peaches with grilled pineapple.
- Add 1 cup of cooked quinoa or brown rice to make the dish more fulfilling.
- Add fresh raspberries to the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 8gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 380mgPotassium: 1268mgFiber: 14gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 1413IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 3mg
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