SUPERFOOD SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY LEMON VINAIGRETTE

HOW TO MAKE SUPERFOOD SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE:

I’ve combined so many delicious superfoods, here are the ingredients you need to gather up:

• arugula
• raspberries
• avocados
• walnuts
• blueberries
• red onion
• chia seeds
• avocado oil
• lemon
• apple cider vinegar
• dijon mustard
• salt and pepper

To make the salad, you’ll start with a bed of arugula. Add the remaining salad ingredients: raspberries, avocados, walnuts, blueberries, red onion, and chia seeds.

Using a food processor or blender, blend up the dressing: oil, blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.

Toss everything to enjoy!

RECIPE SWAPS/ADAPTATIONS: 

This salad is easy customizable too:

Greens: I love arugula, but realize not others do. Swap in spinach, romaine or kale in it’s place if you’d like

Nuts: swap out the walnuts for any nut like almonds, cashews, or pecans

Berries: Strawberries or blackberries can be used. Only have one type of berry, no problem!

Protein: Add in grilled chicken or Salmon for a complete meal.

Superfood Salad with Blueberry Lemon Vinaigrette

PREP TIME 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTES SERVINGS 6

Ingredients

For the Salad:

•  6 cups arugula or your favorite greens
•  3/4 cup blueberries
•  3/4 cup raspberries
•  1 avocado sliced
•  1/2 cup chopped red onion
•  1/4 cup chia seeds
•  3/4 cup chopped walnuts

For the Dressing:

•  3/4 cup avocado or olive oil divided
•  1/2 cup blueberries
•  Juice of 1/2 lemon
•  2 tsp lemon zest
•  3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
•  1 tbsp dijon mustard
•  1/2 tsp salt + more to taste
•  1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, pile in your greens (make sure they are rinsed) into the bowl. Now top with berries, avocado, and red onion.
2. Make your dressing: begin by adding in 1/4 cup avocado or olive oil, blueberries, lemon, lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, and dijon mustard. Pulse in a food processor or high powered blender for 1 minute. After 1 minute, while motor is running, pour in remaining oil. Continue to pulse until dressing is well combined, and blueberries are completely incorporated.
3. Toss dressing onto the salad (you may not use all of it and have extra), and carefully toss all ingredients of the salad with the dressing.
4. Finally, top with walnuts and chia seeds to serve.

Reference: https://www.wholesomelicious.com/superfood-salad-blueberry-lemon-vinaigrette/