Strawberry Beet and Maple Almond Salad
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (or any favourite lettuce)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- ½ cup shredded beets
- ⅓ cup sliced red onions
- ¼ cup maple almonds
Balsamic Lemon Dressing
- 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed)
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar (good quality!)
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
Maple Almonds
- ¼ cup raw almonds
- 2 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
Maple Almonds
- Place almonds in a frying pan over medium heat. Toast almonds for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Be careful not to burn.
- Add maple syrup and stir for about a minute. Almonds should be coated. Remove almonds from pan and place them on a cookie sheet to cool.
- Once cooled, roughly chop almonds for salad.
Salad
- Wash and chop lettuce of your choice.
- Peel and slice red onion into thin strips.
- Wash, dry and slice strawberries.
- Peel beet and grate a ½ cup.
- In a large bowl, coat salad greens with desired amount of dressing.
- Divide between two bowls.
- Divide remaining ingredients into the two bowls and enjoy!
Balsamic Lemon Dressing
- Measure all dressing ingredients into a bowl and whisk to combine and thicken.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
