Healthy Chopped Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Serves | 6-8 |
Prep time | 20 minutes |
Dietary | Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Meal type | Lunch, Salad |
This colorful, healthy chopped salad made of everything good for you, is a must make salad! The lite citrus dressing adds a delicious tangy element.
Ingredients
salad
- 1 head purple Cabbage (small)
- 1 bunch Kale leaves
- 1 bunch Scallions (4-5 stems)
- 1 1/2 cup Broccoli flowerettes
- 1 Large Carrot (julliened)
- 1 cup Snow Peas (sliced diagonally in thirds)
dressing
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice (fresh squeezed-about 2 lg oranges)
- 1/3 cup Avocado Oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
- 1/3 cup Rice Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon GF Soy Sauce (tamari)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- Fresh Ground Pepper (to taste)
Note
Changing up the recipe: Add your favorite toasted nut, grilled chicken, or grilled shrimp.
Directions
salad | |
Step 1 | |
Chop purple cabbage in 1/4"x 2" strips. Place in large bowl | |
Step 2 | |
Chop kale leaves 1/4" x 3" strips. Place in bowl with cabbage. | |
Step 3 | |
Chop scallions and broccoli and add to bowl. | |
Step 4 | |
Cut snow peas in thirds on the diagonal. Add to bowl. | |
Step 5 | |
Cut carrot julienned style and add to bowl. | |
Dressing | |
Step 6 | |
Place all dressing ingredients except the black pepper into a blender. Blend on medium speed for one minute. Remove from blender and add fresh ground pepper. Pour dressing over chopped veggies and toss well to evenly coat. |