Healthy Recipe of the Week

The last Foodie Friday post featured blueberries so this week it’s all about strawberries! Savoring the seasonal summer fruits! 

Summer Strawberry Salad

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened, Plain Yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 8 cups Salad Greens of choice (eg. Spinach, Kale, Arugula, Romaine)
• 1/2 cup Strawberries (sliced)
• 1/2 cup Cucumber (sliced)
• Add Extra Firm Tofu, Tempeh or Edamame for plant-based protein (*optional)

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and salt. In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, strawberries, and cucumber together. Spoon the dressing over the salad.

Yields: 4 servings

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (2 cups): 60 Calories | 4g Total Fat | 0.5g Saturated Fat | 4g Carbohydrates | 1g Fiber | 2g Total Sugar | 0g Added Sugar | 1g Protein | 230mg Sodium

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Sherwood, K. (2022, May 29). Summer strawberry salad. Center for Science in the Public Interest Nutrition Action. https://www.cspinet.org/recipe/summer-strawberry-salad?utm_campaign=healthytips071724&utm_source=ea&utm_medium=email&sourceid=1129465&emci=e55eb7d7-8943-ef11-86c3-6045bdd9e096&emdi=6813161f-3444-ef11-86c3-6045bdd9e096&ceid=494982