Strawberry & Avocado Salad with Hemp Hearts
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| Serves | 4-6 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Dietary | Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Lunch, Salad |
The nutty flavor and nutritional value of hemp hearts are a perfect addition to this strawberry and avocado salad with a strawberry-balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
salad
- 6-8 cups leafy greens (assorted lettuce leaves)
- 6 Large strawberries (organic-sliced)
- 1 Medium avocado (chopped)
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon honey (raw)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (ground)
Note
Add chopped grilled chicken for an added boost of protein.
Directions
| salad | |
| Step 1 | |
| In a large salad bowl add leafy greens. Chop avocado and slice strawberries. Add to salad greens. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Sprinkle hemp hearts over the top of the salad mix and gently toss. | |
| vinaigrette | |
| Step 3 | |
| Place sliced strawberries, balsamic vinegar, oil of choice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper into a blender. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Blend until strawberries are fully pulverized. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Just before serving, sprinkle preferred amount of vinaigrette over salad greens and toss. | |
