Coconut Berry Chia Arugula Salad

After hibernating inside my apartment for a few days, due to all the snow we've been getting in Boston this winter, I decided I needed to have a summery lunch. I was craving tropical flavors and juicy fruits. I was not feeling the usual soup or warm comfort food, that was all plain and unappetizing to me at the moment. From eating this salad, my mouth took a trip to the tropical islands while the rest of me was longing to. But I am so glad I did it because I think my creation of a salad was very delicious. The flavors all went well together.

If you're looking to eat a summery salad in this freezing cold, never-ending-snow-storm-of-a-winter, try this recipe!

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• Arugula
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Avocado 
• Chia Seeds
• Coconut Flakes
• Coconut oil and Lime Juice (optional dressing)

Directions:

• Cut up the strawberries and avocado into slices
• Place a bunch of arugula on a plate
• Toss the strawberries, avocado slices, blueberries, chia seeds, and coconut flakes on top of the arugula
• I used a little bit of melted coconut oil mixed with some lime juice for dressing. Otherwise use a dressing of your choice and enjoy

Hope it takes your mind off of this freezing cold winter for a little while. Enjoy! #leangreennutrition #stayhealthy