For the salad:
6 cups mixed spring greens (or other dark leafy green mixture)
6 large strawberries, washed, tops removed and sliced
1 small bunch of fresh basil or mint leaves, chopped
1/3 cup candied nuts (optional)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, optional
1/4 cup rawmesan cheese (see recipe below)
For the dressing:
1/4 cup cold pressed olive oil
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp dry mustard
sea salt & pepper to taste
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, dry mustard and salt & pepper. In a large bowl combine the greens, strawberries, fresh herbs, pecans, red onion and rawmesan cheese. Toss with the dressing and serve.
from Penni Shelton
RAWMESAN CHEESE
1 cup cashews or walnuts ground into a powder
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
1-2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp dill (makes it more cheesy, somehow)
Dash of garlic powder (optional – for a more “Italian” taste)
Mix together all the ingredients in a food processor.
Will keep for at least a week in the refrigerator.
From Brigitte’s Naturally