Berries, berries everywhere.

I just can’t seem to get enough of ’em these days.

My clients are requesting them in every meal and snack so I’ve been having fun in the kitchen whipping up everything from Very Berry Flax Waffles to Basil Berry Yogurt Popsicles.

So, when Whole Foods Market asked me to create a few fun berry recipes using their organic berries – I simply couldn’t resist.

I held a fun lil’ Whole Foods Market berry party last weekend and it was so sweet n’ tasty.

I created everything from quinoa salad to black rice salad and simple green salad all using Whole Foods Market’s organic berries.

Strawberries.

Blackberries.

Blueberries.

Raspberries.

Yep – I used up three pints of each – it was a whole lotta berries.

But o boy were they so sweet n’ fresh.

Just the way summer sweet was meant to be.

No added sugar.

No added sweeteners.

Just a few fresh organic berries.

So, go ahead – break out your berry stash and have a fun lil’ berry party with yourself today.

There’s more to come of these berry recipes – I created four in total and I’ll be posting them all within the next few weeks so be sure to stock up on your berries to be ready.

And yes, as always these recipes are totally #bikiniapproved.

Here’s to summer sweetness in your bowl.

Blackberry Lemon Salad

Serves: 4

 

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

2 minutes

Total

7 minutes

 

Gluten-Free and Vegan

Author: Amie Valpone

Recipe type: Entree

Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh organic blackberries
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon zest
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 Tbsp. fresh dill finely chopped
• 1 scallion chopped
• Juice of 1 large lemon
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. Barlean's Flax Oil
• 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine blackberries, lemon zest, mixed greens, dill and scallions. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, sea salt and pepper. Pour dressing over blackberry salad; gently toss to combine.
3. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Blackberry Lemon Salad

Amount Per Serving (4 g)

Calories 141 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Sodium 254mg11%

Potassium 322mg9%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 1020IU20%

Vitamin C 45.5mg55%

Calcium 127mg13%

Iron 2.4mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.