Description
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
- Prepare the lemon thyme dressing: Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, thyme salt and pepper to a mason jar.
- Shake very well until completely blended and smooth. Set aside.*
- 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.
- 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.
- Arrange the remaining strawberries and radishes, avocado and goat cheese on top.
- Drizzle dressing lightly over the salad (you may have a little extra).
- Serve immediately sprinkled with Maldon sea salt and fresh pepper.
- 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.
Equipment
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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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free Option, Vegan Option