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.
This salad looks awesome! I am definitely looking forward to fixing this yummy, refreshing salad!
LOVE LOVE this recipe! i have a ton of blueberries and this is definitely a winner! the photos are stunning. xo
I love, love cilantro! And paired with coconut oil sounds so delicious! Thanks for the new recipe!
Love Whole Foods, hate fruit in salads.
a friend posted a link to this website. i decided to visit, and plan on staying awhile. very interesting ways of doing things to food to make them different from my normal fare. i’ve already bookmarked several pages, and can’t wait to get started. ha! baked radishes! indeed. who’da thunk it? not me. thanks for your great ideas! oh, and cilantro is great with everything!
That sounds so good! I never would have thought of coconut and cilantro! Will be making this soon!
And a WF gift card would be fabulous! They are about a mile down the road so I spend a lot of time there as well!
It’s berry season again. Great recipe.
Amie- I love your recipes and website. Just found you and so very happy I did! Can’t wait to try this salad….I just bought 2 pints of blueberries yesterday and was wondering just what I would do with them. NOW I KNOW!
I’ve never used coconut oil in salad dressing before. Sounds like a delicious recipe!!
We are moving close to Whole foods market, and hope to try all their products…Gift card would make it possible…and make my day! Yeah
The salad look amazing ! Thanks for such an awesome giveaway !
This looks so amazing! I’d looooove a Whole Foods gift card!
Thanks for the great giveaway! This salad looks great.
i LOVEEEE Whole Foods! =)
Yum! I’m going to try this, this summer with my little chefs! They just had a couple months w their father to whom gave up on the healthy eating trek. I’ve got work cut out for me, redesigning their little taste buds and this looks like a great start! -We break the bank over organics, but I can’t help it at this point! 🙂
This salad looks and sounds delicious. I am definitely planning to make it this week for my family. Of course, I will go to Whole Foods to buy my groceries as it is conveniently located near my house. I LOVE going there and could easily spend a few hours browsing, shopping and enjoying free samples.
Thank you for having this giveaway!
You had me in mind when you made this, didn’t you?? 😉 I can’t wait to go to Whole Foods (leaving in 5 minutes) to get the fixings for this!! Thanks! I love all your recipes. They are always so fresh and beautiful.
This salad is beautiful and it sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe (I’d probably omit the cilantro 😉
Thanks for the giveaway.
Still having trouble grasping the savory with the sweet concept!
We love Whole Foods, and often spend an hour or more just browsing their wonderful selections. Would love to win and actually buy some of their great products! 🙂