Balsamic Strawberry Dressing for Sweet Summer Super Salad

Balsamic Strawberry Dressing Makes about 1 cup Some people don’t like the combination of fruit and vegetables but I find the flavor of the sweet, tangy and bitter light and delicious. Use really tasty berries, it makes all the difference. If you want a bit more flavor contrast, add a few chopped salty olives or capers.

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Ingredients

Dressing:

¾ -1 cup strawberries or raspberries
2 tablespoons raspberry or other fruit vinegar
1 tablespoon regular or golden balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water or broth or oil substitute for salad dressing
2 teaspoons agave or other sweetener
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Salad:

4 cups mixed lettuce
2 cups arugula or other bitter greens
1/4 cup sliced onions or green onions use white and green
1 cup summer stone fruit peaches, apricots, plums, nectarines, sliced
1 small avocado cut into 12 slices
3 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds for garnish
3 tablespoons raspberries or strawberries for garnish

Instructions

Combine all dressing ingredients in a small food processor or blender. Puree until well combined.
Set aside.
Combine the lettuce, arugula and onions. Mix with the dressing and arrange on a large platter or individual plates.
Place the fruit and avocado on top. Garnish with the sunflower seeds and raspberries or strawberries.

Notes

From The New Fast Food by Jill Nussinow, MS, RD