The Daily Balance

As we’re seeing a bit more sunshine in Cleveland, OH (thank goodness!) and the weather continues to heat up, I am giddy with excitement knowing that seasonal fresh fruit is right around the corner!

Let me just take a moment as I envision myself strolling a Farmer’s Market (in a straw hat! just because that sounds fun right about now) perusing over all the fresh veggies and fruits I can imagine. I cannot WAIT! I love supporting local farmers and obviously love buying their scrumptious offerings. I feel like food dishes take on a whole new personality in the summer – transforming from hearty, comforting and heavy (which is also good!) to light, refreshing, bright, colorful and crisp — I’m excited just thinking about it!

Anyway, while shopping this Saturday, I spotted some strawberries. And get this- they actually looked fresh! I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to allow myself to feel like it was summer.

I decided to incorporate these juicy gems into a fresh salad.

In the mix:
Organic mixed greens
Pistachios (I would have preferred pecans or walnuts, but didn’t have any on hand)
A generous helping of strawberries
Parmesan cheese

I dressed the finished product with a drizzle of my favorite homemade dressing (olive oil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and Parmesan cheese – so easy!)

The bowl of goods

All dressed up and ready to go...into my mouth

So even though it may be cold outside, I’m feeling like summer

What fruit are you looking the most forward to this summer? What are you go-to salad mix-ins?

19 Responses to “Daily Delish – Summer fruit brightens the day!”

1. Taylor said:

   Thanks! I love your site, it’s wonderful!
   Did you design the layout as well? It’s really good & adorable!

   I’m linking you on my blogroll. Hope you don’t mind?

   Posted on March 24, 2009 at 6:32 pm | Reply
   • thedailybalance said:

     Taylor- of course I don’t mind — I’m honored, thanks I did not design the layout on my own. I had a lot of input, but someone from the Mister’s company (web design/interactive agency) did it for me

     Posted on March 24, 2009 at 8:49 pm | Reply
2. kara said:

   I am totally looking forward to the beach and warm weather!

   Right now I’m loving the combo of feta and blueberries in salads

   Posted on March 24, 2009 at 6:51 pm | Reply
3. Mara @ What's For Dinner? said:

   OMG I’m LOVING this weather! I’m in Chicago, so its not far from you… I cannot wait for cherries to come out, i slice them up and put them in salads!

   Posted on March 24, 2009 at 7:03 pm | Reply
4. Betsy said:

   Hey thanks for the comment on my blog – yours looks great! I really love the design… and so funny about your Sigg post, I actually ordered one yesterday!!

   Posted on March 24, 2009 at 7:14 pm | Reply
5. Run Saraaah said:

   I haven’t been finding fresh strawberries lately, they’ve all been beat up yet so expensive! Sighs. Warm weather hasn’t hit Vancouver yet, I am really dying for some sunshine here.

   Posted on March 24, 2009 at 7:46 pm | Reply
6. Jen said:

   Thanks so much for visiting my blog I’ve never had strawberries in my salad, but I’ve seen it so often that I’ll have to give it a try. With pistachios and some parm, it sounds yummyyy!

   Posted on March 24, 2009 at 8:08 pm | Reply
7. Julie said:

   Hey girl thanks for commenting on my blog How exciting you just started! It’s so fun but super addicting haha. Your eats look fab and I would definitely have to say I can’t wait for pineapple I’m a pineapple monster when the summer starts haha

   Posted on March 24, 2009 at 8:55 pm | Reply
8. Tyler (Raspberry Runner) said:

   thanks for stopping by my blog! that is a great looking salad! strawberry and pistachio sounds like a great combo. i love berries in my salad…i made one with just spinach, fresh berries, feta, and walnuts once…it was incredible. no need for dressing

   fruit i’m most looking forward to in the summer? BLUEBERRIES! my grandparents have a bush that has hundreds of blueberries during the summer, and they are sooo good! 1000 times better than from the store. i eat them by the handful . oh, i can’t wait!

   Posted on March 24, 2009 at 8:59 pm | Reply
9. laci said:

   Congrats for starting a blog! Thanks for the info. on Sigg bottles in the previous post!

   Posted on March 24, 2009 at 9:04 pm | Reply
10. Erin said:

    Hey lady,
    Your blog is dear. Loves it!
    But oh no! You’re a Browns fan! Ack.
    <—–Stillirs fan
    We’ll have to work around that!

    Posted on March 24, 2009 at 9:12 pm | Reply
11. Maria said:

    The salad looks fabulous! I love fruit in my salads. I can’t wait for Utah peaches, they are so good!! I also love blackberries and watermelon! Thanks for visiting our blog. Yours is great!

    Posted on March 24, 2009 at 10:23 pm | Reply
12. Running Within said:

    I love your site! That salad looks fabulous! My favorite mix in is definitely strawberries, or maybe blueberries, how bout both : )

    Posted on March 24, 2009 at 11:38 pm | Reply
13. Kirwin said:

    Strawberries and raspberries. I can eat them like candy.

    One of my favorite salads is: lettuce, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, and light balsamic vinaigrette.

    Posted on March 25, 2009 at 1:32 am | Reply
14. eatingRD said:

    Hi! Just found your site, thanks for commenting on mine! Love the look and content of your site. I would have to say I am looking forward to summer strawberries because I can’t stand those hard, white bland ones! When did you start blogging?

    -kristen

    Posted on March 25, 2009 at 1:46 am | Reply
15. Jessica said:

    cannot wait for watermelon!!! And i love strawberries in salad, they always taste so good with some balsamic vinegarette!

    Posted on March 25, 2009 at 3:09 am | Reply
16. Kristie said:

    Fresh strawberries are the greatest. The last batch we bought was SO delicious and sweet and juicy. I can’t wait for all the fresh berries to be available. And watermelon! Mainly I’m just excited for a huge selection of fresh fruits and veggies in general!

    Posted on March 25, 2009 at 7:47 am | Reply
17. K said:

    The Midwest REALLY deserves a nice summer! I love the looks of that salad!

    Posted on March 25, 2009 at 11:00 am | Reply
18. Dori said:

    Your summery salad looks so delicious! I can’t wait for summer… and I have been craving peaches and nectarines latey!

    Posted on March 26, 2009 at 9:14 am | Reply