Orange Cashew Salad with Orange Agave Dressing

Summer is here!  Well, in most of the Northern Hemisphere at least... Citrus fruits and berries are fresh and in season, so why not use them?!

There is something so light, refreshing, and perfect about adding these fruits to a salad, a main dish, or as the center of a delicious dessert.

As my mommy and I were eating this salad, we were talking about how perfect it would be for a girl's lunch-in with a sweet quick bread and some cheese and crackers!  Or maybe just a nice slice of warm sourdough or french bread with butter.

Orange Agave Dressing

zest of one large orange
juice of half a large orange
1/4 - 1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbs apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp salt (more if necessary)
1 tbs agave

Zest the orange into a bowl and combine with orange juice and whisk together.  Add remaining ingredients and whisk together for 20-30 seconds.  Pour over salad and serve.

Orange Cashew Salad

mixed greens
cashews
remaining half of the orange cut into thin slices (extra if desired)
orange agave dressing

In a salad bowl, toss all the ingredients together, plate, and serve.  Try adding some thinly sliced red onions or some crumbled goat, feta, or blue cheese!