Seasonal Summer Strawberry Salad

Ingredients:

½ c. Balsamic vinegar

⅓ c. Olive oil

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 tbsp. Farmer Foodie Italian Herb Cashew Parm

1 tbsp. Pure maple syrup

Salt and ground black pepper (to taste)

8 c. Butter lettuce (rinsed)

1 c. Strawberries (rinsed and sliced)

1 c. Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

1 Avocado (diced)

½ c. Red onion (thinly sliced)

¼ c. Pistachios (chopped)

Fresh basil leaves

Method:

1. Dressing: Whisk together ½ c. of balsamic vinegar, ⅓ c. of olive oil, 1 tbsp. of dijon mustard, 1 tbsp. of Italian Herb Cashew Parm, 1 tbsp. of pure maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and ground black pepper until combined. Set aside. 
2. Salad: Divide the 8 c. of butter lettuce between two serving plates, followed by 1 c. of sliced strawberries, 1 c. of chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1 ripe avocado (diced), and ½ c. of thinly sliced fresh red onion. Top each bowl with the desired amount of freshly torn basil leaves and dressing. Sprinkle with ¼ c. of chopped pistachios and enjoy!
3. Optional: toast the drained and rinsed chickpeas in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil, salt, and pepper until lightly browned.