I am bored with salad. It doesn't take me long when I eat something every day. Lately I have made balsamic vinaigrette, Caesar, ginger garlic and a buttermilk ranch. Then I had an idea...what about cilantro and lime. I had just purchased a bunch of cilantro and needed to find a use for it. I have found I love cilantro. I used to think it tasted like dish soap, but now I love it. I guess it grew on me and my taste buds. Anyway, I love lime, and what better combination than lime and cilantro. So , I didn't have any avocado or tomatoes, but I did have some strawberries. A little strange, but stay with me here.
Once I got over the phobia of fruit on a salad, I love it! I will often put oranges, apples, strawberries, cranberries or dried cherries on a salad. It gives it that unexpected bite of sweetness. I also like to add a little bit of a nice blue or feta cheese, but I am out of that too. The beautiful part of a salad is it can be changed to fit your mood. Toasted nuts are another must for me. I have become fond of pine nuts in addition to pecans and almonds. Don't go overboard as the nuts can add calories very fast, but they are a great crunch.
As strange as my salad was, it ended up delicious. Scott thought I was crazy, but I promise, just trying to be healthier. If you are counting Points with me, the only ingredient you have to count is the oil. Therefore if you use only 1 teaspoon of olive oil, it is only 1 point. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Lime juice from 1/2 of a lime
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste.
Place all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until combined. Pour over your salad, or toss with all ingredients.
Until next time, keep adventuring and looking for joy in the small details of life!
Sarah
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