Blueberry, Almond, and Avocado Salad

The official first day of spring is less than a week away, but it feels like it started a couple weeks ago already here in Edmonton, Alberta! Usually the winters here seam like they never -ever end. At least to me anyways. I don't think I can ever get used to the 8 months of possible snow. Coming from the West Coast, I prefer the wet, stormy ones... the ones that temperatures rarely drop below freezing. I do enjoy the Rocky Mountains and snowboarding though!.. which I am taking a mini vacation over to at the end of the month :) If you know of any good healthy spots I should check out in Jasper or Banff let me know!

I think it's important to eat with the seasons and locally as possible. I like to think we are a product of our environment, part of the ecosystem around us, and that we feel most grounded and balanced when we eat with the seasons. For example, pineapple is healthy and delicious, but maybe it's not best to eating on a regular basis in the middle of Winter in Northern Canada. Maybe a local apple or Winter squash would be a better sweet choice. 
I made this salad because it reminds me of Spring. The ingredients aren't local at this time, but they are all grown on our continent. Spring is also a time to incorporate more raw foods.. lot's of greens, some extra fruits, and lot's of vegetables. We can start decreasing starchy and rich foods which we increased over the colder months. By decrease, I don't mean eliminate.. health is all about balance!

 

Blueberry, Almond, and Avocado Salad

Ingredients;

• 2 cups Spring mix salad greens
• 1/4 cup fresh Blueberries
• 1 Tbsp. Almonds, sliced
• 1/4 of an Avocado, sliced.
• Drizzle Balsamic reduction on top.