Blueberries, pecans and tomatoes are all native to the Americas, and makes the base of this colourful salad!

Serves 4 as side

Ingredients

Salad

• 1/2 cucumber
• 250g blueberries (8.8 oz)
• 250g mixed colour cherry tomatoes (8.8 oz)
• 1 handful pecan nuts
• Fresh basil as desired

Vinaigrette

• 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon good fruity olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamico
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup
• Zest from 1 lemon (organic!)
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

What you will need

• 1 strainer
• Cutting board and knife
• 1 small bowl
• 1 measuring spoon
• 1 grater

Instructions

1. Wash all the cherry tomatoes and blueberries using the strainer. Wash the cucumber. Let dry.

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2. Chop the ends off the cucumber, then chop into bigger half moon slices. Chop the tomatoes in half. Add in the blueberries whole.

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3. Sprinkle with a handful of pecans and add fresh basil as desired whole.

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4. Grate the zest of one lemon. Add to a small bowl. Add in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the good olive oil, balsamico and agave syrup. Mix well. Add pepper to taste.

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5. Drizzle about half over the salad and mix. The rest can be added as desired on the side. Some people like it with less and some with more.

Enjoy !