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Summer Blueberry Basil Salad

POSTED ON: August 5, 2020 | POSTED IN: Healthy Recipes, Video Recipes

Serves:

4

Prep Time:

20

INGREDIENTS

Salad

6 cups arugula mix salad greens (about 5oz clam shell)
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted and chopped
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup chickpeas
¼ cup parmigiana-reggiano (optional)

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice (or use red wine vinegar)
1 teaspoon water
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup fresh basil, chopped

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, mix salad greens, blueberries, quinoa, walnuts, avocado, chickpeas and parmigiana-reggiano if using. In a separate bowl or jar, mix olive oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, mustard, maple syrup and salt. Mix (or shake if using a jar) until well combined. Add basil and mix gently to incorporate. Drizzle onto your salad generously or use the dressing within a few days.