Smeraldo Garden Salad

Ingredients

For the Salad 

• 1 bunch spring mix greens 

• ½ pint raspberries 

• 1/3 cup of corn (you can use can corn) 

• ½ a carrot, sliced julienne 

• 10 borage flowers 

• ½ cucumber, thinly sliced, cut into moons

For the Dressing 

• ½ cup olive oil 

• ⅛ cup balsamic vinegar (you can also use rice vinegar or Apple cider) 

• 1 tsp dried basil leaves

• ½ dried thyme 

• ½ dried rosemary 

• 1 pinch granulated sugar (taste and add more if needed) 

• Salt and pepper to taste

NOTE: y’all can use any dressing y’all want with the salad or even add any protein

Directions

Prep: 

1. Wash your greens and veggies. 

2. Using a food processor (or by hand) blend (mix) all of the dressing ingredients until smooth. Add a pinch of sugar, salt and pepper to taste, and pulse for a few seconds to combine. 

Build The Salad: 

1. In a bowl, plate your mix greens, corn, carrots, & flowers together (keep in mind to leave a few flowers aside, for garnish). 

2. At this time you can take your pictures. To finish drizzle the dressing on top and enjoy.