Summer Berry Salad with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

Good morning! How was your weekend? I hope that it was relaxing. I have been traveling in Philadelphia for the last five days and I would not be exaggerating if I said that I ate at least 5 meals a day! Between the cheese steak and roasted pork sandwiches, chocolate treats at Shane Confectionery, appetizers and drinks, dinner and then desserts I need to do a serious cleanse. 

This week I am going to be doing a lot of “clean eating” and this Summer Berry Salad with Lemon herb vinaigrette is definitely on the menu everyday. 

Summer Berry Salad

6 cups washed spring greens

1 cup raspberries

1 cup blackberries 

1 cup sliced strawberries

 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

1 lime quartered 

Wash all greens and dry, then wash berries. Mound the salad on a plate and sprinkle with the berries, top with almonds and a then add limes. 

Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

Recipe from The Cafe Sucre Farine

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil

1/2 cup canola oil

1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest

3 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried mint

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs

1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Combine all ingredients in a lidded jar, shake well. Then let sit at room temperature for a 1/2 hour for the flavors to meld. Store dressing covered in the refrigerator. 

I hope that you have a wonderful week! Enjoy!