SUMMER SALAD W/LEMON-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Yield: 4 servings

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I love a great salad especially with seasonal favorites like peaches and tomatoes! This one is loaded with garden greens, summer produce and topped with a delicious lemon-basil vinaigrette. Add some quinoa and extra protein options to make it a full meal!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups spinach
• 2 cups  kale (I prefer Lacinato/dinosaur kale), thinly sliced
• 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
• ½ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 peach, pitted and sliced
• 1 tomato, wedge cut tomatoes
• ½ cup walnuts or sunflower seeds
• Optional protein: quinoa

 
Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

• Large handful of basil, about 2 cups
• Juice of 1 lemon, about ¼ cup
• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp. honey or maple syrup (optional sweetness)
• 1/3-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Add greens to a large bowl. 
2. Add peaches, cucumbers, purple cabbage and tomatoes
3. Top with nuts or seeds
4. Add any extra protein options, if desired.
5. Add vinaigrette ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.  Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
6. Pour vinaigrette onto salad and toss well.