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BY ALESSANDRA TAYLOR I N S T R U C T I O N S 1. Wash your seasonal strawberries. 2. Assemble salad ingredients. 3. Blend the lemon juice, olive oil, and honey until smooth. Use a whisk, fork, or blender for this. 4. Top salad with dressing and enjoy! May through early July are New Jersey's strawberry season, and a sure way to announce the arrival of summer! Seasonal produce matures longer on the plant, making it more nutrient-dense and optimal for consumption! Other fruits in season right now are blueberries and cherries! S A L A D I N G R E D I E N T S : 1 Box Mixed Organic Greens 1 Pint Organic Strawberries 1 Cup Organic Pistachios D R E S S I N G I N G R E D I E N T S : 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons raw honey Alessandra is the founder of TayloredHealth. She is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. SEASONAL PRODUCE TIP! You will find this salad incredibly refreshing and bursting with flavor all around! The perfect addition to your summer rotation of meals, especially with strawberries being in season and when our diets align with the seasons, we're getting food that is grown closer to us, which comes with many benefits such as less time spent in transit, less flavor loss, all while supporting our local New Jersey Farmers! Local Fresh Flavor About the Specialist S E A S O N A L S T R AW B E R R Y S A L A D The simple Seasonal Strawberry Salad is a nutritional powerhouse in its simplicity, topped with a blend of raw honey, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil. I often say in nutrition that "less is more," and this is certainly one of those cases. Nutritious food is a key component to living a healthy, happy life, and the easier it is to incorporate healthful, fewer- ingredient meals, the more likely you will be to do so! This salad is extremely quick to put together, all while hitting each important nutrient profile. You'll get healthy fat and protein from the pistachios, antioxidants, and phytonutrients from the seasonal strawberries, and an immune boost from vitamin and mineral-rich leafy greens! Strawberry picking season is here in New Jersey which means locally sourced and nutrient-dense strawberries through July! Take advantage of our beautiful state's seasonal fruit and make this 3-ingredient Seasonal Strawberry Salad in under 10 minutes! VUE ON | WELLNESS 32 VUENJ.COM

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