Raw Summer Salad

RAW SUMMER SALAD

BASIL SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tsp spicy mustard
  • 1/2 large shallot
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • pepper to taste

PREPARATION

  • Make the dressing by placing all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pureeing until smooth

 

FOR THE SALAD

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ears corn, kernels cut off cob
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, minced
  • 1/2 avocado, diced

PREPARATION

  • Toss veggies in a bowl with the dressing, add pepper to taste, and serve

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