Papaya Avocado Berry Salad

Serves 2

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 Tbsp or 4 halves walnuts, chopped & toasted

Then make the dressing:

• 2 cups mixed fresh berries, frozen thawed okay (like blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries)

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 Tbsp fresh citrus juice (like lemon, lime or orange juice)

• 2 tsp honey, unpasteurized

• 1 tsp Dijon or spicy mustard

• 1/8 tsp Himalayan Pink or sea salt

• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Optional additions: to kick your dressing up a notch, add 1 small clove garlic, chopped &/or 1 Tbsp 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) and process again until smooth. Taste, then add more honey, salt, and pepper if desired.

Gently toss the salad with 2-3 Tbsp of the dressing.