
Thanks to Drew Ramsey, MD who inspired me for this recipe. This salad is simple and so good!
In the original recipe, Drew Ramsey toasted 1/3 cup hazelnuts (350 degree F. for 10-12 minutes) and cooled them before garnishing the salad. I chose sliced almonds instead of hazelnuts.
For the dressing, I whisked together olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice, kefir, honey, salt and pepper. I love this dressing recipe! It taste amazing, it’s acidic and sweet at the same time. I also love adding plain kefir in my recipes, this cultured milk product promotes health. I save this recipe, so I could serve it with a green salad or any summer salad. It’s delightful.
My 15 y. old daughter loves this salad:)
Sources : “Eat Complete : the 21 Nutrients that fuel brainpower, boost weight loss, and transform your health” by Drew Ramsey, MD inspired me for this recipe
Serves 4
Preparation time : 20 minutes
Ingredients :
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons plain kefir
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound spinach
- 4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 pint raspberries (or blueberries)
Directions :
- Combine the oil, lemon zest and lemon juice, kefir, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Divide the spinach among four plates. Top with the carrots, radishes, sliced almonds and raspberries and drizzle with the dressing.
“Cette vinaigrette au goût citronné et sucré est très interessante pour nos salades d’été! “
I love food that is prepared with just a few of seasonal ingredients…they usually taste the best! This salad looks fabulous, Zaza.
That looks fresh and delicious. I never realized how good fresh fruit is in a salad and now I know and I can see from this that it’s packed with refreshing flavor.
So glad you popped over to my blog earlier so I could find your blog as well! This salad looks just perfect! I love the addition of all those beautiful colors!
Beautiful and colorful salad Zaza…I love the fresh fruits in it…great dressing!
Have a wonderful week 🙂
This looks so colourful and so pretty for a salad
Les couleurs sont magnifiques ! Trop bon !
So lovely salad!!I use fruits too^^
I love the combination of fruits and vegetables! Perfect summer salad!
Beautiful salad Zaza, love all the color. The dressing sounds wonderful.
Look at the color on that plate…a salad that is pretty, healthy and I’m sure delicious.
What a great salad Zaza! J’adore les couleurs et le mélange des saveurs 😉
Not only beautiful to look at and begin my desire to dig in, the ingredients are so super healthy! A great recipe for seasonally fresh raspberries. I need to get that book too, Zaza!
Cheers and Salute’!
Ciao, Roz
This looks absolutely delightful. A most perfect summer salad.
Velva
Yum!
Beautiful colours!
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