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Summer Stone Fruit and Spinach Strawberry Pecan Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Summer Stone Fruit and Spinach Strawberry Pecan Salad, combining fresh baby spinach, crisp vegetables, juicy stone fruits, and crunchy nuts and seeds, all tossed in a tangy balsamic lemon dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal or a colorful side dish in warm weather.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 4 radishes, sliced thinly
  • 3 spring onions (white and light green parts only), cut into thin strips
  • ½ orange capsicum, thinly sliced
  • ½ red capsicum, thinly sliced
  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 10 strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 slice fresh peach, skin removed and cut into pieces
  • 1 slice fresh nectarine, cut into pieces
  • 3 tbsp chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp hemp seeds

Dressing

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Juice of 1 average sized lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruits and vegetables: Thoroughly wash and slice the baby spinach, radishes, spring onions, capsicums, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, peach, and nectarine as described. Arrange them attractively on a large chopping board or serving plate.
  2. Add nuts and seeds: Sprinkle the chopped pecans and the pumpkin, sunflower, and hemp seeds evenly over the fruit and vegetable mixture to add crunch and texture.
  3. Make the dressing: In a glass jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shake well until the dressing is emulsified and mixed thoroughly.
  4. Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the arranged salad just before serving to keep the ingredients fresh and vibrant.
  5. Serve and enjoy: Toss gently if desired, serve immediately, and enjoy this fresh and nutritious summer salad.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh, ripe stone fruits such as peaches and nectarines that are in season.
  • The salad is best served immediately after dressing to keep the greens crisp and vibrant.
  • Feel free to substitute or add other nuts or seeds according to your preference or availability.
  • This salad is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste to enhance the flavor of the dressing.

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