Strawberry, Snap Pea and Mixed Green Salad

Make Strawberry, Snap Pea and Mixed Green Salad: a bright, crunchy salad with strawberries, snap peas, pumpkin flax granola, and pomegranate vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 5 oz of 50/50 blend salad greens
• 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas
• 1/2 lb fresh strawberries
• 1/3 cup Pumpkin Flax Granola (Nature's Path Organic Brand)
• Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing by Simply Dressed

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse, Dry, and Bowl the Greens and Snap Peas

Start by rinsing the mixed salad greens and sugar snap peas under cold water, then gently spin or pat them dry until the leaves are crisp and the snap peas have a bright, taut skin. Transfer the damp-but-not-wet greens and whole snap peas into a large matte white ceramic salad bowl so the leaves settle in natural curls and the pods nestle along the edge; this creates contrast between the deep greens and the warm off-white painted pine surface.

Step 2: Rinse and Slice the Strawberries, Then Toss Them In

Rinse the strawberries, hull and slice about half into thin wedges while leaving a few whole or halved for visual interest, then add them to the bowl with the greens and snap peas. Gently toss once or twice with clean salad servers so the strawberries are distributed without bruising — you want glossy, juicy red slices layering over the crisp, dark-red and bright-green leaves and plump snap peas.

Step 3: Sprinkle Pumpkin Flax Granola for Crunch

Sprinkle the Pumpkin Flax Granola in scattered clusters over the tossed salad so the crunchy, toasted bits sit on top of leaves and fruit, creating small islands of texture and warm brown color against the greens and reds. Keep the bowl centered on the painted pine surface so the granola’s toasted seeds and flakes read clearly as crunchy contrast to the tender leaves.

Step 4: Drizzle with Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Serve

When youre ready to serve, lightly drizzle the pomegranate vinaigrette over the salad, letting the glossy, ruby dressing cling to strawberry slices and bead along leaf edges for a subtle sheen; give the bowl a delicate final lift and present immediately so the textures stay fresh and the granola remains crunchy.

Notes

• Assemble just before serving to keep granola crunchy.
• Keep dressing separate until ready to serve.
• Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
• Substitute toasted nuts if granola is unavailable.
• Dry greens thoroughly to prevent sogginess.