Southwestern Salad Recipe: A Springtime Favorite
Spring has sprung, and you know what that means — fresh fruit and veggies! There’s no better way to show off your yield of crisp produce than a light and tangy salad featuring seasonal favorites such as fresh lettuces, strawberries, cilantro, and basil. A dash of lime adds zing, and a handful of pistachios brings some crunch (and healthy fat!) to the mix.
Ingredients
½ cup olive oil
¾ cup fresh cilantro
¼ cup lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 small garlic clove
1 cup strawberries
½ cup pistachios
¼ cup fresh basil
4 cups mixed greens
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Place the olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, salt, and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside to be used as dressing later.
- Cut the strawberries into small slices, and chop the pistachios roughly.
- Stack the basil leaves on top of each other, then roll the stack lengthwise. Using a sharp knife, chiffonade the basil by slicing the roll into thin ribbons.
- Place the strawberries, pistachios, basil, and mixed greens in a big bowl.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the dressing into the serving bowl and toss the salad to coat. Taste and add more dressing and salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy your southwestern salad!
Add these juicy recipes for strawberry delights to your collection, and get the most out of the summer fruit.
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