I didn’t believe people when they said that strawberries were good on savory salads. I honestly thought that people just garnished with their salads with berries for a photo’s sake. But a few weeks ago we I came home after a lunch barbecue and I wasn’t very hungry for dinner.
It’s times like these when I usually get experimental with my meals. So I mindlessly chopped up some fresh summer strawberries, put them on top of my greens, and drizzled some garlic vinaigrette.
The result was so delicious. Well, my expectations were very low, but the flavor combination blew me away! The tartness from the berries complimented the garlic in the dressing very well, and the dark leafy greens added a little bitterness that balanced the salad quite well.
Ingredients
- mixed greens
- strawberries
- garlic vinaigrette (we used Garlic Expressions Classic Vinaigrette)
Directions
- Wash & cut greens.
- Wash & slice strawberries.
- Place all together on a plate.
- Drizzle some vinaigrette on top and enjoy!
There is not much protein in this dish, so we would not recommend it as a post-workout meal, and we suggest pairing it with something more substantial in carbs to make it a pre-workout meal. But you can add some protein such as walnuts or grilled chicken to make it a better post-workout option.
I also think it could be a great idea to add chopped red onions or cucumbers. They could pair well with the flavor profile while adding a variety of nutrients. This salad has healthy fats in its oil-based vinaigrette, which is good for brain and reproductive health. The greens also have Vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and potassium. Vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron, so the extra Vitamin C in strawberries might help your body better ingest the iron from dark leafy greens.
More information on nutrition in this salad can be found at this website.
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