You can tell how bad the winter's been when a breezy 50° day feels like summer is near! Well, we might be a few months away from seriously warm weather but this light and refreshing salad will have you forgetting that the next snowstorm is lurking around the corner. Fresh strawberries, cool crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado all come together with crisp lettuce and a citrusy poppy seed dressing. The colors? Gorgeous. Pretty, colorful and healthy dishes make me feel better no matter what the weather is like outside. I've made this several times in the last few weeks and it quickly became my son's favorite after school snack and a guiltless pregnancy treat for me (as opposed to those Strawberry Pancakes!) This salad is so easy to put together that I almost feel guilty writing a recipe. I kept my version meatless, but you could easily add some chopped cooked chicken breast or even serve it with a nice grilled salmon filet to make a full meal. I'm going to keep this post short and sweet so let's just dive right in!

To make the Lemon Poppyseed Vinaigrette::
1/2 c extra light olive oil
Zest and juice of 2 organic lemons
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
1/4 c. honey (use Agave for a vegan dressing)
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
2 tsp poppy seeds
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: N/A
Equipment Needed: N/A