Watermelon & Berry Salad (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
This yellow watermelon and berry salad makes for the perfect summer side or main dish:

Ingredients
2 cups yellow watermelon, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2 cups pink watermelon, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 cup fresh blueberries
6 fresh strawberries, quartered
3 cups packed fresh baby mixed greens
2 tsp. fresh lemon zest
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. Barlean’s Flax Oil

Instructions
  • In a large bowl, combine watermelon, blueberries, strawberries, mixed greens and lemon zest; set aside in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
  • Remove salad and dressing from fridge. Drizzle dressing over salad; gently toss to combine.
  • Serve chilled.
About the Author
Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP is the Editor-in-Chief of TheHealthyApple.com ; she is a Manhattan based Personal Chef, Culinary Nutritionist, Professional Recipe Developer, Food Photographer and Writer specializing in simple gluten-free and dairy-free ‘Clean’ recipes for the home cook.  Amie recently healed herself from six years of chronic pain, exhausting every doctor in the country and Mayo Clinic; she shares her story of how Clean Eating  saved her life and inspires you to Clean up your food, too.  Amie lives in Manhattan, NYC where she cooks for a variety of clients including celebrities and people with busy lifestyles who enjoy healthy, fresh food. Visit Amie on Facebook at: The Healthy Apple, Twitter @TheHealthyAppleInstagram  and Pinterest .
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