Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh September, you’re so beautiful!
It’s hard to believe the summer is over. {Happy Labor Day, by the way….}
It’s time to get outside and enjoy a BBQ or picnic today with my healthy salad recipes and soak up the last of that vitamin D before fall sets in.
I hope everyone had a lovely summer. Now it’s time to get the kids back to school and start to get ready for the fall season.
But, hey…not so fast!
We’ve still got today to celebrate summer and a few more days of warm weather to eat summer foods.
So, to celebrate the never-ending summer I’ve whipped up a little blueberry bowl of goodness that you’re gunna love.
I’ve added fresh asparagus and baby spinach-two fun summer veggies along with hard boiled organic eggs for a boost of protein and a apple cider honey dressing that will blow your mind.
Don’t give up on summer yet because we’ve gotta lot of flavor in this bowl of fun.
Toss in these simple ingredients and bring this along to your Labor Day festivities today. A few people will beg you for the recipe- you can totally say that you made it…why not? Take the credit and have some fun.
Enjoy a lemonade for me!
xo
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Ingredients
- 1 bundle fresh asparagus cut into 1/2 inch pieces and ends trimmed
- 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 3 large organic hard boiled eggs peeled and quartered
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Steam asparagus in a steamer basket over medium heat on the stove top until bright green, about 7 minutes.
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In a large bowl, toss cooked asparagus, spinach, blueberries and eggs.
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In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, honey, oil, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt and pepper. Season to taste then drizzle over asparagus mixture and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
This looks easy to make and looks really good!
This is a delicious salad. Have made it several times. The dressing is perfect!
This salad looks beautiful, healthy, and delicious!
okay, this seriously has my mouth watering just thinking about it! I can’t wait to try it!!!
Lovely recipe! I’d love to win an Eco lunchbox!
Would enjoy winning your giveaway today. The bento box would be perfect for traveling.
this recipe looks delicious! i like how the asparagus is steamed.. some salads have them raw, but i prefer eating them cooked!
Interesting mix of ingredients – looks good! I’m sure it would go great in a bento box 🙂
Summer in a bowl. : )
interesting combo!
Oh, Amie, this looks and sounds so amazing. Healthful, refreshing, and filled with my favorite good-for-you foods. Thanks for sharing the recipe. And the photos are Beautiful!!!
This is such a pretty salad! I have never really though of pairing blueberries with asparagus, so smart! 🙂