By Amie Valpone on August 6th, 2012
A fresh and simple recipe courtesy of Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP, Editor-in-Chief of The Healthy Apple
and a Manhattan- based culinary nutritionist, personal chef, professional recipe developer and food writer.
Vegan Key Lime Blackberry Salad
Gluten-Free and Vegan
Ingredients:
■2 cups fresh blackberries
■1 Tbsp. fresh lemon zest
■4 cups packed baby spinach
■1 Tbsp. fresh dill, finely chopped
■1 scallion, chopped
■Juice of 1 large lemon
■2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
■1 Tbsp. Barlean’s Key Lime Flax Oil
■2 Tbsp. white sesame seeds
■1/2 tsp. sea salt
■1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
1.In a large bowl, combine blackberries, lemon zest, mixed greens, dill and scallions. Set aside.
2.In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, sea salt and pepper. Pour dressing over blackberry salad; gently toss to combine.
3.Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP, specializes in simple gluten-free and dairy-free “clean” recipes for the home cook. Visit Amie on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest–and be sure to check out her food blog, The Healthy Apple.
