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.
Looks yummy!
YUM. I follow your blog religiously and am forced to make all things by hand since i can never afford a nice blender. Sure would love that NINJA! Thanks for all your great recipes, i feel better than ever. 🙂 <3
This looks AMAZING! I’m going to make this for lunch. It’s a beautiful sunny day here in CA so perfect weather for a salad. Thanks for sharing
The ninja would be lovely with all those blueberries!
Yummy!! I would never think calantro and coconut, but it is amazing!! I wonder how long it would stay in the fridge if I make a bottle of it? Oh, never mind, it wouldn’t stay in there very long anyway because its soooooo good!! And thanks for the $75 Whole Foods Gift Certificate Giveaway and the Ninja Kitchen System Giveaway!! Winning one or both of these would be a huge blessing!! Thanks for sharing!
I love your recipes and tossing fruit in the salad is a must in the summer ! Blueberries sounds like a brilliant idea! ( so far I’ve only used melon cantaloupe or apples) – I haven’t tried the coconut dressing yet as I see coconut oil as quite fat and if there is one thing I don’t need right now is calories!! ;o))) but then again olive oil is fat too…..but I am italian and olive oil is a must everywhere…
LOVE the Blender set by the way!!! But I guess I live to far (Czech Republic, Prague) to even think of winning this competition ;o) …or…maybe not!!!!!
This salad looks amazing and I have been shopping around for the ninja system at a good price. I think it will really help me with my eating-makeover! Fingers crossed!
The Ninja system looks awesome. Smoothies are so nice with all the fresh fruit, not to mention it keeps the kitchen cool. Love your site.
This salad looks so good & the colors are amazing. This would be wonderful for those hot summer days!
I saw your post on Facebook about the Ninja blender giveaway. I would LOVE to win one! I have a cheap, little blender I’ve been using for years now, and I’m pretty sure it’s on its last leg. This would really help me out. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway offer!
The Ninja looks amazing! My blender has seen better times… time to upgrade…Thanks for doing all these givaways!
Would love LOVE the Ninja system! I live for smoothies, especially in the summer time in the South! Thanks for all the great recipes AND giveaways. Love!
delicious!!
I have been thinking of experimenting with a number of salad dressings with coconut as its base. Coconut cilantro sounds divine! Especially with blueberries. I am definitely going to try this recipe!
YUM! I’ll take blueberries any way I can get them, which will include this salad. Thank you for the great recipes as always, and the giveaway!
Never thought of putting coconut or blueberries in a salad, although i love fruit in just about anything. I’m interested in your Ninja giveaway…not sure if this is where i was supposed to comment…..
Blueberries + greens = heaven 🙂
Would love to win the Ninja Mega Kitchen System! Always fun to have new kitchen gadgets 🙂
I love this recipe Aime! I have been in a food-rut lately and looking for new, fun, healthy recipes (especially for lunch) and this fits the bill! Thank you!
This sounds tasty.. thank u for the giveaways
Would soooooo love the blender!!! Thank you for these continued healthy giveaways!!