Add some variety to your salad by including chopped juicy summery fruits to give it a punch of unique flavor. Drizzle on bright, sweet, tangy raspberry dressing and we’ve got ourselves an EPIC summer salad!

Strawberry Mango Romaine Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing pour courtesy of That Green Lyfe

Juneteenth Virtual Cookout with That Green Lyfe

Join me in celebrating Juneteenth with more than 30 other Black culinary creators. Juneteenth marks our country's second Independence day, signifying the final emancipation of those enslaved in the US announced in 1865. This year, we are celebrating “Freedom Day” by offering a delightful selection of mains, sides, desserts, and refreshing drinks that are perfect for backyard barbecues and summer gatherings with friends and family. Join us in honoring the legacy of progress and freedom by cooking and sharing these recipes. Additionally, you can easily follow each participant by using the hashtag #JuneteenthCookout2023 on Instagram.

What is Juneteenth

Juneteenth (a merge of the words/date June Nineteenth) marks the date in 1865 that the last enslaved people learned of their freedom. More generally, Juneteenth is the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former Confederate States of America , outside Native American lands.

For over 150 years since, Black American families, home-cooks, chefs, and culinarians have commemorated the summer holiday with a myriad of food traditions that tell a story of the perseverance of a people.

To Celebrate, I've whipped up a summery strawberry mango salad featuring other colorful goodies. I’ll also be sharing a list of other delicious, flavorful vegan and vegetarian dishes that can be found below!

Here Are the Main Components

Romaine Lettuce
Cherry Tomatoes
Fresh Strawberries
Red Onion
Persian Cucumber
Avocado
Mango (I used a ripe ataulfo mango)
Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette

Strawberry Mango Romaine Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette main components courtesy of That Green Lyfe

Making the Raspberry Vinaigrette

Blend the following ingredients together: fresh raspberries, basil, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper.

Raspberry Vinaigrette blended ingredients courtesy of That Green Lyfe

It literally takes under 30 seconds!

Raspberry Vinaigrette in blender courtesy of That Green Lyfe

Once you make this salad dressings at home, you'll never want to buy the store-bought version dressings again. Just store in a mason jar or other glass container and use within 2 weeks.