Selling the Good Stuff!

We passed the big hump! The days are slowly getting longer and I am planning to soak up Summer 2012 - every sun-kissed, delicious moment of it! I make no apologies for my love of summer - it is what it is!

Christmas has been grand - lush, elaborate meals with family and friends, but now it's time to ease out of the flowing holiday clothes and whittle off the extra padding before the warm weather returns.

Inspired by memories of summer, here is my Sunshine Salad - hope you will turn up the heat, put on a pretty sarong and enjoy this summery goodness - even though it's frosty outside... after all, why waste time longing for summer when you can create a bit of that vibe right now?

PAM'S SUNSHINE SALAD

SALAD INGREDIENTS
8 cups salad greens (l prefer romaine or spinach, but Mesclan mix is also nice!)
1 small banana, sliced
1 cup sliced strawberries (or 2 kiwis!)
1/2 cup toasted almonds
I diced avocado
3 ounces crumbled goat cheese

DRESSING INGREDIENTS
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup strawberry flavour Greek yogurt (the real stuff, not low fat with gelatin!)
dash salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
lime zest or orange zest, to taste

METHOD
At serving time, toss the greens, fruit and avocado with the prepared dressing. Garnish with cheese and almonds - serve immediately. Nice side with grilled chicken or steak - mmm...

Serves 4: Enjoy! xox