Very Strawberry Salad

BY Rosane Oliveira, DVM, PhD

We call this recipe Very Strawberry Salad because it is packed with 3 cups of wholesome fresh strawberries, which are used in both the salad and the homemade dressing. The salad is composed of three simple ingredients: leafy greens, strawberries and walnuts, then we teach you how to whip up a fruity, oil-free dressing that complements the fresh produce perfectly. A light, healthful and refreshing option, this dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main entree.

Ingredients

Salad
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
11 ounces frisee lettuce or preferred green leafy vegetable
Dressing
1 cup strawberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or 3 dates)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chia seeds

PREP TIME 10
COOK TIME 0
Serves 4

Directions

Arrange salad ingredients in large bowl or individual serving bowls.
Place all dressing ingredients in blender and pulse until combined.
Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.

Rosane Oliveira, DVM, PhD

Rosane Oliveira, DVM, PhD is Founding Director of UC Davis Integrative Medicine and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Health Sciences at the School of Medicine at the University of California Davis. Blending a life-long passion for food and nutrition with over 20 years of scientific experience in genetic research, Dr. Oliveira is devoted to educating people about how food and lifestyle choices can affect genetic expression–i.e. how genes are turned on and off and either cause disease or promote health. She is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has lived in the US since 2003.