Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Healthy Spring Recipes from Nature's Garden Express

strawberry arugula salad
Did you know that strawberries contain both antioxidants and anti inflammatory nutrients? This recipe features the fresh flavors of strawberries paired with arugula, almonds, Capra Gia Chevre, and a cinnamon vinaigrette.
Strawberry Arugula Salad
2 cups arugula
1 cup strawberries, sliced
¼ cup Capra Gia Chevre, crumbled
¼ cup almonds
Cinnamon Vinaigrette dressing to taste, recipe follows
In a mixing bowl, combine the arugula, strawberries, crumbled chevre, and almonds. Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with additional strawberries, chevre, and almonds if desired.
Cinnamon Vinaigrette
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp salt
¼ cup olive oil
In a small bowl, add the first 5 ingredients and whisk together to dissolve the honey and mix well. Continue to whisk and add the olive oil, mixing well. Use desired amount and refrigerate leftovers for up to 7 days.

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