I spotted some beautiful flowers while hiking the other day and was inspired to make this “forest” salad to celebrate Mother Nature!
I am constantly wowed by the perfect symmetry of a sprig of rosemary, the vibrant color of a blueberry, the juiciness of ripe watermelon, and the hearty crunch of almonds. And what we see in the grocery store is just the tip of the iceberg… it’s breathtaking to think about all of the incredible forms of life and nourishment that we have yet to discover.
This salad is a vibrant snapshot of some of Mother Nature’s beautiful gifts. Fresh greens, hazelnuts, thyme, and berries are married with a small bouquet of edible flowers. It’s a match made in heaven, especially when topped off with a refreshing carrot raspberry ginger dressing. Hands down, it’s the best dressing that I’ve ever tasted!
Forest Salad with Carrot Raspberry Ginger Dressing notes:
– I added turmeric to the salad dressing for an extra boost of antioxidants but this dressing will taste amazing even without it.
- ½ cup microgreens
- ½ cup edible flowers
- 1.5 cups spinach
- 6 raspberries
- 4 cranberries
- ½ cup hazelnuts
- 1 tsp onion
- 1 heaping tablespoon ginger
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp frozen raspberries
- 1 whole carrot, steamed
- 1 tbsp frozen dark sweet cherries
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ avocado
- Dash of turmeric (optional)
- Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Place all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over salad and enjoy!
Just looking at that salad makes me feel healthier 😉 The flowers are a beautiful addition.
This looks so healthy and vibrant! I can literally feel the benefits!
Thanks Florian! 🙂
Beautiful!!! too pretty to eat!
Thanks Pam!
This is gorgeous! I love that salad dressing!
Thanks Lauren! The salad dressing is the best part! 🙂
I’ve never tried hazelnuts on salad before. I bet that crunch is delicious! Love the idea of using carrot and ginger together in the dressing; my husband would be wowed.
Thanks Dede!