Combine the following in a medium bowl:
– 1 medium papaya, diced
– 1 medium avocado, diced
– ¾ cup jicama, diced
– ⅓ cup fresh berries, sliced or whole
– 2 Tbs or 4 halves walnuts, chopped & toasted
Then make the dressing:
Berry Balsamic Salad Dressing
– 2 cups mixed fresh berries, frozen thawed ok (like blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries)
– ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
– ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
– 1 Tb fresh citrus juice (like lemon, lime or orange juice)
– 2 tsp honey, unpasteurized
– 1 tsp Dijon or spicy mustard
– 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan Pink or Grey/Celtic Sea salt
– Freshly ground pepper to taste
Optional additions: to kick your dressing up a notch, add 1 small clove garlic, chopped &/or 1 Tb finely chopped fresh thyme leaves.
In a blender or mini food processor, puree berries. Place a small strainer over a bowl. Pour pureed berries into strainer, pressing with the back of a spoon to remove the seeds. Return pureed berries to blender or food processor.
Add all remaining ingredients except oil; process until smooth. Add the oil slowly (by teaspoons), again until smooth. Taste, then add more honey, salt and pepper if desired.
Gently toss the salad with 2-3 Tbs of the dressing. Enjoy!