Fresh Summer Salad with Toasted Baguette - Part 2

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus is lower in calories and provides protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious.

Chop cucumbers into small pieces.

Chop fresh basil to use later.

Chop avocado.

Chop mozzarella (optional).

Chop red and yellow bell peppers.

Shred spinach.

Chop white onion (can use red onion as an alternative).

Chop tomatoes.

Roast garlic in foil with oil, salt, and pepper at 350°F for about 15 minutes, checking for doneness.

In a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, both bell peppers, spinach, and onions.

Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.

In a food processor, add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons honey.

Add 4 roasted garlic cloves to the food processor.

Add 1 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard and salt and pepper to taste.

Add a couple teaspoons of lemon juice to the dressing mixture.

Blend until combined, then drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil (or coconut oil).

Slice the baguette and toast it under the broiler to make croutons.

Add 1/4 cup chopped strawberries to the salad mixture.

Add a couple tablespoons of chopped fresh basil to the salad.

Drizzle dressing over the salad to taste, tossing to combine.

Plate the salad with the toasted baguette.

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