Berry Salad.

This is a super-fast vegetarian dinner that takes less than 10 minutes to put together. It’s perfect for a warm summer evening during a busy weekday or weekend.

I love fresh berries at this time of year and used strawberries and blueberries for this salad. They looked great at the market. You can use raspberries or blackberries or whatever looks best to you.

HELPFUL HINTS

Any type of nuts such as pecans or almonds can be used.

Any green salad can be used instead of spinach.

COUNTDOWN

Prepare all ingredients.

Assemble the salad. 

Summer Berry Salad

Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer

3/4 cup blue cheese, cubes

1 cup strawberries

1 cup cucumber cubes, skin on

1/2 cup sliced radishes

4 cups washed, ready-to-eat spinach

1 cup blueberries

4 tablespoons reduced-fat salad dressing

1/2 cup broken walnuts

2 thick slices whole grain country bread

Prepare the ingredients. Cut blue cheese into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut strawberries in half lengthwise. Wash cucumber. Do not peal. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Wash the radishes and thinly slice. Place the spinach in a large bowl and add the strawberries, cucumber, radishes, blueberries and toss with the dressing, Divide between two dinner plates. Add the cheese and walnuts to the plates. Toast the bread and serve with the salad.

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