It’s one of the last weeks here on the cape to get sweet strawberries at the farmers’ market…get them while they last!
I got these beauties from Lucas, owner of Halcyon Farm in Brewster, MA.
This salad combines summertime fruits with baby kale, fresh basil, quinoa and goat cheese for a delicious and refreshing meal
…perfect for after a day at the beach!
Sweet Summer Fruit and Basil Salad
1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
1 cup watermelon, cubed
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly shredded
goat cheese, crumbled
2-3 large handfuls of baby kale
Dressing
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
juice from 2 lemons
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
1-2 tablespoons honey (depending on taste)
salt and pepper
-Combine quinoa, watermelon, strawberries, almonds and basil in a large bowl.
-Whisk together salad dressing ingredients, tasting and adding honey, salt and pepper as needed.
-Drizzle salad dressing over watermelon/strawberry mixture, tossing to coat.
-Place baby kale on a serving plate, top with watermelon/strawberry mixture and top with crumbled goat cheese.
-Enjoy!
Get out there and support your local farmers’ markets!!!
Food that travels the least amount of distance from farm to fork is the healthiest to eat!
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