Dinner Party Salad
This Dinner Party Salad features fresh greens and a zesty vinaigrette, making it the perfect addition to any gathering.
Equipment
- Epic Salad Bowl
Ingredients
Fresh Salad Ingredients
- 10 oz fresh greens, cut in bite size pieces Trader Joe’s Baby Lettuce Mix
- 3 small avocados, cut in small pieces or scooped out with spoon
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- 0.5 small red onion, diced
- 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded and chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, cut off the stems, chopped
Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small shallots, finely chopped (approximately 2 tablespoons)
- 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the greens to a large, epic salad bowl and place chopped vegetables on top.
- Make the dressing by adding olive oil, shallots, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt and pepper to a small bowl. Whisk together or shake or stir well.
- When ready to serve the salad, pour the dressing lightly over the salad; toss and serve.
- Optionally, serve the salad with dressing on the side for guests to add their own.
Notes
Use lots of fresh cilantro in the salad, and also in the dressing! Toss right before serving!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 312mgPotassium: 586mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2942IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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