If you live in a warmer climate, you might already be seeing spring bloom on your corner. As everything is waking up from the winter’s cold and embracing sunnier days, you might start craving some fresh produce that comes with the new season. Along with the flowers and trees starting to bloom, various warm-weather produce will become available, letting you have a taste of spring wrapped into a delicious salad. Check out the recipe below and make adjustments to your diet and liking!
Strawberry Rhubarb Salad
Ingredients
1 Serving
Salad
½ Cup Arugula
1 Handful Kale
1 Handful Spinach
½ Rhubarb Stalk
2 Cups Whole Strawberries
¼ Cup Radish
¼ Cup Walnuts
⅛ Cup ¼ Cup Chopped Spring Onion
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Get in your daily protein by adding farm-raised chicken or quinoa for a vegetarian option, cooked how you like!
Dressing
1 ½ Rhubarb Stalks
½ Cup Chopped Strawberries
¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
⅛ Cup Olive Oil
1 TBLS Honey
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
Salad
Add kale and spinach to a medium bowl and set aside
Cut rhubarb stalk into small pieces
Chop strawberries in halves
Cut radish into thin slices
Add rhubarb, strawberries, and radish slices and toss salad
Add chicken or quinoa
Add arugula, walnuts, and spring onions for garnish and season with salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
Chop rhubarb stalks
Dice strawberries
Put rhubarb, strawberries, olive oil, and honey into blender and blend until liquid consistency
If needed, add a splash of water to make dressing thinner or leave out if thicker dressing preferred
Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste
We hope you enjoy this spring produce-focused salad! It’s a great way to get in your greens and protein for lunch or a snack during the day while getting a refreshing taste of spring.
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