Mixed Greens with Strawberry Vinaigrette and Edible Flowers
Serves 6
Time 5 min
Edible flowers such as pansies, nasturtiums and geraniums are not just beautiful on the plate. Their flavors are unique and complement the berry vinaigrette in this easy summer salad, too.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped strawberries
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-fat yogurt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 12 cups mesclun mix
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- Edible flowers (such as pansies, nasturtiums and geraniums), to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
Method
Put oil, strawberries, vinegar, yogurt, and pepper into a food processor and purée to make a dressing.
Toss together mesclun mix, pecans, flowers and feta with the dressing and serve, garnished with a few more flowers, if you like.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 260 calories (220 from fat), 24g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 7g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 4g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped strawberries
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-fat yogurt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 12 cups mesclun mix
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- Edible flowers (such as pansies, nasturtiums and geraniums), to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles