Wild Rice and Berry Salad

I hate eating salads for dinner because I’m always hungry about an hour later and then I break out the chocolate, which totally defeats the purpose of eating a salad.  However, this salad was amazing, very healthy and filling.  It’s the perfect detox after a weekend of indulgence.   I call it the Minnesota salad because it just reminds me of Minnesota.  It’s delicious! 

Wild Rice and Berry Salad

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 cups of spring salad mix

1 cup of spinach

¼ cup raw sunflower seeds, lightly toasted

¼ cup raw pepitas, lightly toasted

¼ cup raw slivered almonds, lightly toasted

1 cup wild rice, cooked

½ cup Strawberries

½ cup Blueberries

1 avocado (optional)

Dressing:

¼ cup of good olive oil

Juice and zest of ½ orange

Juice and zest of ½ lemon

1 Tbs white wine vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste.

Place salad and spinach on a plate and top with berries, nuts and warm wild rice.  Serve with citrus dressing.