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Summer Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

By Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn

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In summer, raw corn kernels add crunch and sweetness to any salad and can be enjoyed freshly sliced, right off the cob.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    1 serving

Ingredients

2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup chopped asparagus
1/2 cup chopped red and orange bell pepper
2 tablespoons fresh corn kernels
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 avocado
4 ounces grilled tofu, chicken, or fish
Lemon Dijon Dressing Recipe

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, toss together all the ingredients until everything is well coated with the dressing, then serve.

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From Tone It Up | Balanced and Beautiful: 5-Day Reset for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit © 2018 by Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn. Published by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
TagsSaladSpinachLeafy GreensVegetableTofuChickenPoultryMainDinnerLunchDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasyNo-CookSummerHarper CollinsCookbooks
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