Aged Asiago and Berry Salad

Undoubtedly, we could all benefit from eating more greens. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 59.6% of Canadian adults eat fewer than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day, which certainly does not meat the 10 serving recommendation. This Aged Asiago and Berry Salad is filled with both the salty flavours of Asiago cheese and the sweet taste of fresh blueberries and raspberries to make you crave your greens.

Aclient told me that by making cool salads, she was making salads the “star of the meal”. I just love this! As a result, I knew I had to share this easy recipe combination that is sure to make the salads a tempting treat. By enjoying to eat your vegetables, you’ll naturally increase your intake of them and, above all, all their benefits to maintaining good health. In my family, we always enjoy salads at the end of the meal as a palate cleanser or you can have it as a starter to help fill you up on those healthy greens!

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of romaine, leaf lettuce or mixed greens of choice
• ½cup raspberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• 3 Tbsp unsalted sunflower seeds
• 2 Tbsp raisins
• Top with slivered asiago cheese
• 2 Tbsp of olive oil to coat salad
• 1 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar

Directions for Aged Asiago and Berry Salad:

1. Firstly, clean lettuce leaves thoroughly in cold water.
2. Next, combine ingredients in a salad bowl.
3. Afterwards, add oil and vinegar dressing to salad.
4. Finally, toss salad and enjoy!

In conclusion, making a tasty and appealing salad isn’t that hard! By incorporating tidbits that you enjoy, such as the aged Asiago cheese or fresh berries, you too can enjoy eating your greens. I would love to hear in the comments how your salads turned out and how you enjoyed them. Above all, feel free to add a twist to your salad to make it your own since you’re the one who’s enjoying it. Happy eating!

Aged Asiago and Berry Salad

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Look forward to eating your greens in this Aged Asiago and Berry Salad recipe, which has both the saltiness of Asiago cheese and sweetness of fresh berries.

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Ingredients

• 4 cups of romaine, leaf lettuce or mixed greens of choice
• ½ cup raspberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• 3 Tbsp unsalted sunflower seeds
• 2 Tbsp raisins
• Top with slivered asiago cheese
• 2 Tbsp of olive oil to coat salad
• 1 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Firstly, clean lettuce leaves thoroughly in cold water.
2. Next, combine ingredients in a salad bowl
3. Afterwards, add oil and vinegar dressing to salad.
4. Finally, toss salad and enjoy!