Strawberry Summer Salad

From www.Rawmazing.com

Strawberry Vinaigrette

8 medium Strawberries

1 C Olive Oil

1/4 c Agave

2 Lemons, juiced

Place all ingredients in Vitamix and blend until smooth and emulsified. Makes 1.2 Cups

Almond Brittle:

1 c Almonds, soaked for at least 6 hours

1.5 T Cinnamon

1.5 T Ginger

pinch of Cayenne

2-3 T Maple Syrup

Drain almonds and pat dry. Place all ingredients in food processor. Process until well ground but some larger chunks still exist. If you need more moisture to hold together, add the extra maple syrup. Flatten out on a teflex sheet. Dehydrate for 8 hours or until brittle is very dry. Handle carefully. Carefully break into pieces.

Salad:

4 C Greens (of choice)

Strawberry Vinaigrette

16 Strawberries - halved

Assembly:

Place salad in center of plate. Surround with sliced strawberries. Drizzle vinaigrette on salad, top with crumbled almond brittle. Serves 4.