Spring is here, and so are baby greens, strawberries, and flowers you can actually eat.  Impress your guests (or yourself) by whipping up a simple yet striking salad with a few no-hassle ingredients.  This is just one idea:

1 bag baby arugula (or other baby green of choice)

1 pint fresh ripe strawberries, sliced

3 oz soft goat cheese

sprinkling of golden raisins

a few edible flowers (look for them by the fresh herbs in the produce section of the grocery store, or at the farmer’s market)

Spread the greens over a platter and top with strawberry slices, raisins, and goat cheese (broken up into clumps with your fingers).  Place flowers on last, then drizzle with a few tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt & pepper.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

3 Tbsp honey

1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

sprinkle each of salt & pepper

Whisk ingredients together in a mixing bowl until well-blended.  Makes a lot, so store extra in a mason jar, small pitcher, or Tupperware container for future salads.

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• Mom's Snacking Granola
• Healthy Double Chocolate Muffins
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