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Easy Strawberry Fields Salad

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This is a beautiful summer strawberry salad with mixed greens, arugula, radishes and avocado! A slightly sweet, lemon thyme dressing enhances the flavor of the strawberries and ties it all together.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed sweet baby lettuce
  • 4 cups loosely packed arugula
  • 3–4 radishes thinly sliced, a hand mandoline makes it easy (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 medium avocado chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1–2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • Mirogreen sprouts for garnish (optional)
  • Coarse Maldon salt
  • Fresh pepper

Lemon Thyme Dressing

  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2–1 Tablespoon honey ( I like it a little sweeter, it brings out the sweetness of the berries)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Sea salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lemon thyme dressing: Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, thyme salt and pepper to a mason jar.
  2. Shake very well until completely blended and smooth. Set aside.*
  3. In a large mixing bowl toss the sweet greens, arugula, half the sliced radishes and half the strawberries with just enough dressing to moisten. Transfer to a serving platter or individual plates.
  4. When making this salad for a party I put it on a serving plate and let people help themselves. If you’re eating at home put the tossed salad onto 2-4 plates.
  5. Arrange the remaining strawberries and radishes, avocado and goat cheese on top.
  6. Drizzle dressing lightly over the salad (you may have a little extra).
  7. Serve immediately sprinkled with Maldon sea salt and fresh pepper.
  8. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week. It can be used on any salad. It’s also nice on steamed or grilled vegetables or grilled fish.

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Notes

Dressing can be made up to 5 days in advance. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator and let come to room temperature.

Recipe makes 4 appetizer salads or 2 main dish salads.

Add chicken, salmon or chickpeas for additional protein.

Nutrition information is with 1 ounce goat cheese and 1/2 Tablespoon honey in the dressing.

Find it online: https://eatwellenjoylife.com/strawberry-fields-salad/