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.
Blueberries, coconut, and cilantro. 3 of my favorite things! Sounds great!
I love, love, love experimenting with different tastes and coming up with new salads and dressings! Thanks for sharing this one – sounds perfectly refreshing for the Summer months; can’t wait to try it!
Those blueberries look absolutely delicious! I might have to walk down to the WF in Foggy Bottom to get some asap!
This sounds like the perfect lunch on a hot afternoon.
This recipe looks so great! I made something very similar last night with a honey citrus vinaigrette! Love your site…and love whole foods
This salad looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it! A trip to Whole Foods is always a good time! Thanks for the chance to win a gift card ..
Whole Foods, Woo Hoo!
This recipe looks awesome and am excited for another way to use cilantro! I sprinkle it on top of my salads, but only haphazardly. I now have a real salad recipe that calls for it….this one! And, I too love Whole Foods and would love to win the gift card. Thank you for your dedication to health and all the seasonal recipes you post!
I’m expanding my use of fruits in salad thanks to your reminders! Thank you! It is nearly blueberry season here!
This looks great!!! Gonna make this one tonight!!!!
I have all the ingredients for this one! Perfect! And thank you for the giveaway!
Love Whole Foods. Thanks for the giveaways. and the salad – so up my alley. I think I will be making after my run tonight. refreshing.
Looks scrumptious! I love Whole Foods and trying out your delicious recipes! I’ve found that my dietary limitations have made me more adventurous and creative in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing!
The salad looks delicious. Perfect for a hot day. And money to spend at Whole Foods would be perfect too!
This salad looks awesome, its a great way for to incorporate coconut oil. Thanks for sharing. Whole foods is my fav store.
That looks sooooo good! Giving a rating based on visual appeal! Would love to have a Whole Foods card to purchase ingredients! 🙂
I love blueberries! This looks great and can’t wait to try. Thanks for all the great ideas 🙂
This recipe looks so refreshing and delish! Can’t wait to try it!
This recipe is def a keeper! I love adding fresh fruits to my salads year round…especially in the summer! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe…can’t wait to try out the dressing!
Sounds like a refreshing, delicious berry salad! Thanks for sharing this recipe. Love berries, too and love getting new recipes to try with them.