This is one of those summer recipes that you can whip up in under five minutes.
It’s an incredibly simple dish and I’ve been enjoying it (beyond words) over the past few weeks.
I just can’t help but share the love here, folks … I make easy vegetarian recipes every week- but this one’s a keeper!
Sheeehhhh- it’s been hot in Manhattan and all I want is salad. How’s the weather by you? I’ve been dodging the heat for the air-conditioned food stores here in NYC every day.
And after spending hours soaking up the cool air in Whole Foods Market last week, I landed upon their fabulous organic berries that looked so plump and perfect. Next thing I knew it was an hour later and I was at the register purchasing four pints of their pretty organic blueberries.
Ha. Time flies when you’re having fun.
Am I the only one that has fun in Whole Foods Market? I swear I could live there. I’d pull up a sleeping bag right between the avocados and the zucchini.
Not kidding.
Anyway, back to this healthy salad recipe … I’ve been craving this sweet salad every afternoon since I bought those berries.
All you need is some fresh lettuce (I love Earthbound Farms), organic blueberries, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, coconut flakes and fresh cilantro!
I know I’ve chatted with you before about my love affair with summer salads. Sweet, fresh, organic summer salads….Ahhhhhhh.
Aren’t they the best?
Grab a large bowl and a whisk away.
Fill up your bowl with these simple organic ingredients and you’re on your way to salad heaven.
That’s it.
Now, don’t forget your sunscreen!
Have a great week. I hope the sun is shining for all of you today. (I’m headed back to Whole Foods Market for more organic blueberries and air conditioning!)
And if you wanna get in on the Whole Foods Market goodness, head on over to my facebook page today for a $75 Gift Certificate Giveaway to any of their stores. You can leave a comment on this post to enter! I’ll be picking a winner tonight.
xo
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 pint fresh organic berries blueberries and/or strawberries
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. shredded coconut flakes toasted
- 1 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp. fresh lemon zest
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine salad greens and blueberries; set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, melted olive oil, sea salt, pepper, cilantro and coconut flakes; pour over salad greens. Add pumpkin and sesame seeds; toss to combine.
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Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh lemon zest.
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Serve chilled.
Amie your food photos are so stunning! As are your recipes. Will you share what kind and model of camera you use? Thanks!
Thank you Kathryn; yes I use a Nikon D3100 and I LOVE it! oxx
Looks like a great salad. I love all the ingredients! Thank you!
I love berries! Such a great summer food 🙂
Great recipe and exciting Ninja give away….thanks!
Actually a pretty awesome giveaway! 🙂 Just one of many benefits of following your blog! 🙂
Evening! I am a new follower of your website. It looks like you have some quality recipes, I am eager to continue to eat more gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free (I’m thinking about eating Paleo…but still I”m looking what it all is and such). Any way, your webpage looks great! I am going to get a lot of ideas and tips from you, I’m sure of it. Thanks! PS – Also, I’d love to enter the giveaway, the blender looks amazing! Wow! I’d love to own such a quality piece of equipment, just imagine what I could do with it! Keep up the good work!
love blueberries in anything! Whole foods had a sale on them recently–wish I had bought 2 cases.
looks mighty tasty – blueberries are always a favorite
Love Whole Foods Market almost as much as I love blueberries! And adding cilantro into the mix well that’s just about heaven. Adding fresh herbs into my diet as an anti-aging measure for the past year or two. I’ll be incorporating this recipe into my diet!
Whole Foods had a great Friday sale on blueberries a few weeks ago. Now I’ve seen this recipe I hope they have another very soon!
I don’t like cilantro but know it had lots of great health benefits. Maybe combined with my favorite fruit (blueberries) it just might be tasty. Have to try this!
It’s looks delicious!!!! I think I’m going to try to make this tonight!!!! 🙂 making a banana and blueberry smoothie with the ninja would be fabulous with it!!!
Oh that recipe sounds so great! I have tons of strawberries in the garden right now, I bet it would be good with those too! I hope to win the ninja so I can get some smoothies going!
Looks yummy, I need a ninja to make a smoothie to drink with it 🙂
I love summer salads with berries. Thanks for the idea- wouldn’t have thought to put cilantro and coconut oil together for dressing. Any ideas for preparing kohlrabi, hakurei turnips, Swiss chard, kale, and/or fennel?
I love fresh blueberries! This recipe is going on my list of new recipes to try, thanks!