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.
Ohmygosh yet another delish looking recipe! The dressing sounds fab, I’ve been obsessed with coconut lately so I can’t wait to make it! 🙂
This looks amazing. I know what I am having for dinner tonight! The photos are outstanding. As far as Whole Foods, love love love it. I will be camping out right there with you. I bought a great peach there the other day that reminded me of summer when I was a kid. The produce is always so fresh, the prepared items are so tasty, and lets not even get into the hot and cold bars.
This is “What’s for dinner tonight”! Looks yummy!
I love whole foods and this recipe sounds amazing!
Blueberries are my favorite. I have trouble getting them to grow here in our soil. Three attempts failing so I have to buy my berries. Love Whole Foods because it is like I grew them myself in my garden with their freshness, and organic. The salad looks wonderful for a great meal.
Blueberry salad! I am definitely going to make this today, without the cilantro. Sadly, I’m one of the 20% that can’t eat the stuff. And I live in Austin, so that makes it a pretty difficult affliction! But, everything else about this salad sounds perfect to me. And I live a mile from the flagship Whole Foods!
I love whole foods! I’ve been experimenting with cooking for my vegan/GF friends and could really stock up on goods 🙂
This looks delicious. I have never been a huge blueberry fan (unless in pancakes or muffins) but this year I gave them a try again on their own, and I have to admit they were rather delicious. I have also been adding them to my smoothies as well. Will have to give this a try at some point. Thanks for sharing your delicious recipes.
This salad looks amazing! I love Whole Foods, I was there over the weekend and couldn’t get near as much as I wanted because I’m sticking to a budget so I would definitely appreciate a gift card!! Thanks for all your yummy recipes 🙂
Our nearest Whole Foods is a 5 hour drive away…I love road trips AND also check to see if there’s a Whole Foods whereever I’m at. Please give me a reason to head to Omaha or Denver!
Our blueberries are just beginning to ripen. I’ll definitely save this recipe and make it as soon as I have enough. Thanks!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE fresh blueberries so this is right up my alley. If no fresh blueberries available, I’d switch to mandarin orange slices
A, this recipe looks delicious! And B, I would LOVE to win that Whole Foods gift card! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love the chance to go on a veggie spree at Whole Foods. I don’t make it over there too often as it is a bit of a drive, but this would make it soooooo worth it!
sounds yummy!
Love the giveaway. Only get my milk at whole foods!
Love adding fresh blueberries to salads too and never thought of using a coconut cilantro dressing! I am going to have to make the dressing! I love Whole Foods too, their selection of produce and foods is outstanding!
I love blueberries on salads! People always give me funny looks but yummy and healthy! Aloe love whole foods! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
MMMM. Entree Salad! Whole Foods is even yummier.
Looks amazing and I love Whole Foods!!!