Think spring! Strawberry Avocado Salad

When I think about warm weather, I think about eating outside with my girls. (or by myself tbh, no shame). With that thought comes picnics and bbq parties, and I always like to have a recipe or two in my back pocket to bring with me. THEN, you know you have something somewhat healthy to stock up on at parties - am I right?!

Below is a bright, yummy spring salad that is SO easy to make at home and share with your family or friends and better yet - there is NO COOKING REQUIRED!

Let me know what you think!

STRAWBERRY AVOCADO SALAD

Gluten-free, *can also be made Vegan

Serves: 3-4

Time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

6 cups fresh greens of choice (baby spinach + arugula are a nice mix!)1 pint strawberries, sliced2 avocados, diced1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced4 ounces goat cheese (or dollops of Kite Hill cream cheese if vegan)1/8 cup sliced almonds1/8 cup hemp seeds

Dressing:

1/3 cup olive oil3 tbsp apple cider vinegar1 clove garlic, minced2 tbsp maple syrup2 tbsp mustard + a pinch of dry mustard if you have itsea salt and pepper to taste

**add water to thin, if needed

Chop up all of your salad ingredients and add to a big serving bowl. Then blend/mix your dressing ingredients separately, until desired consistency and taste. Mix the dressing with the salad when you’re ready to serve (like, save the dressing on the side until just before serving, to keep everything fresh!) and enjoy!