Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Antioxidant Salad with Lemon Dressing


          Happy New Year, my friends! Let's start the New Year off on the right foot.
    Every year we make resolutions, some we keep, some we break. I told myself this year
    that I would drink more water, eat more greens and exercise a little more. I'm the type
    of person that likes to indulge a bit and keep a happy balance in life. You will always
    find delicious baked goods and that won't stop with this coming year but I do plan on
    posting a lot more healthy treats for you. It's going to be an amazing 2013!!!

                                                Antioxidant Salad with Lemon Dressing

                                                                 3 cups of spinach
                                                                 1/2 cup blueberries
                                                                 1/2 cup raspberries
                                                                 8 strawberries
                                                                 1 green apple
                                                                 2 celery stalks
                                                                 1 cucumber
                                                                 walnuts or almonds -optional

         1) Mix your salad and I served it with a Honey Lemon Dressing posted below
            but feel free to use your favorite. Enjoy.
     
        Honey Lemon Dressing. 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoons grated lemon zest,
         1 tablespoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix well.


                      I wish you all a very happy and warm new year, full of joy, happiness and
                      success. Happy New Year!
                   

37 comments:

  1. AshleyJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Just what I need to start 2013 off with! Looks delicious!

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  2. EricaJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    I'm in! THat sounds and looks amazing!!

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  3. Erin @ Love, the CampbellsJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Oh my gosh this look amazing! YUM! Hope you had a great new years!
    xoxox
    readeatcreate.com

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  4. AntiqueChaseJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I skipped the pancakes this morning and opted for an egg. Gotta start somewhere. This looks delish.

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  5. Simply LKJJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Looks amazing!! Definitely going to make later this week. I am over all the holiday food.

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  6. 17 PerthJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Um---looks awesome. Simple, but so awesome. I never think of buying walnuts--I need to change that!

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  7. natasha {schue love}January 1, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    This looks and sounds delicious!! Just what I need to kick off the new year!

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  8. Claudia FabianaJanuary 1, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Love this encouragement for a Great start to the New Year! Yum!!

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  9. LynneJanuary 1, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Perfect!
    Happy New Year to you and your loves!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

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  10. The Tuscan HomeJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Happy New Year!

    Now this is my kind of salad. Great presentation, packed full of color, and good for you....yum, yum, yum!! XOXO ~Liz

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  11. LeslieJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Hi Val! Happy New Year to you! This salad looks wonderful and perfect to start the new year. I need to visit the vege isle asap .. time to get back on track.

    Wishing you all the best in the coming year!

    xxleslie

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  12. Melissa BlakeJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    This salad contains my three favorite fruits...looks delicious!! xoxo

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  13. Tiffany @ Savor HomeJanuary 1, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    I love to make salads like this! Makes me feel great! I hope your year got off to a good start today. I look forward to more of your fabulous recipes!

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  14. HannaJanuary 1, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Ohhhh.....this looks so fresh and so good! I could eat mounds of it!!! Love, love this Val and perfect for all those hung over people today:)

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  15. Your Southern PeachJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    I need to eat this for about a month!!! Looking forward to lighter fare this month. Happy New Year!

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  16. Elle SeesJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    I saw this on Instagram and couldn't wait to read it today! Delicious

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  17. LindsayJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    oh my goodness. i need this salad in my life asap! i think i gained ten pounds over the holidays! my thighs thank you! :)

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  18. Pretty ZestyJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    That looks so gorgeous and delish. I will definitely be having having a salad today!

    ♥ kristen ♥
    www.beholdthemetatron.com

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  19. SkinnyMommyJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    This salad is not only beautiful, but perfect for this time of year after so much indulging. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. vivJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful dish!

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  21. HannahJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Yummmm that looks so healthy and delicious at the same time!

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  22. Dining AloneJanuary 2, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Happy New Year!! This looks so fresh and delicious. I definitely need to drink more water too!

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  23. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    you could not have posted this at a better time. Not only does this look so. so. yum- it also looks soo healthy as well (I know you know that, just reiterating :). Thank you for this- I no joke will be making it this week!

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  24. Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}January 3, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    So simple and beautiful! What a perfect New Years salad because we all know I need to diet for reals. Way too much food and booze was consumed round here. Making the salad this week!

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  25. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    I so can use this dish right now. Looks so fresh and I have been eating crud for the past week!

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  26. Robin JohnsonJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Yummy, yummy

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  27. TriciaJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    That looks so refreshing and yummy! Happy New Year to you :)

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  28. UnknownJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Looks amazing. This is what I need now when i try to loose my weight....

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  29. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    What a beautiful combination of healthy fruits and veggies! Healthy, but still so delicious.

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  30. So DomesticatedJanuary 4, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    What a beautiful salad... healthy, too... love it!!!

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  31. JanandJill.comJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Val, this salad looks so delicious and i love berries so I'd definitely eat this, raspberries are my favorite. I want to eat this healthy now...

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com/

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  32. Leeann @ Join the GossipJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    This looks so refreshing!

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  33. Miss AmyJanuary 5, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    YUM!!! This is almost exactly what I had for dinner tonight. My boyfriend still wants me to eat homemade pizza with him, but I'm stuffed with the good stuff. ;)

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  34. AmandaJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Pinning this! Since we're trying to eat healthier, this will definitely be added to our list of recipes :)

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  35. Hazel - Chicken in a Cherry SauceJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    What a gorgeous salad Val! Perfect for detoxing after all the feasting over Christmas :)

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  36. Emily : RainbowDelicious.comJune 3, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    My family and I loved this salad, especially the dressing and I featured it in my mos trecent meal plan on my blog, rainbowdelicious.com. Thank you, I look forward to trying out more of your recipes in the future!

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  37. Hope Robinson @ RebootizerSeptember 9, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Eating healthy is a great resolution, no matter what time of the year you decide to make it. That said, I recently tried this out and I loved it. Not only does it have a lot of health benefits but it was also very yummy!

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