Rainbow Chopped Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:
| 1 | large head Romaine lettuce |
| 1/2 | small head red cabbage |
| 8 ounces | cherry tomatoes |
| 1 | english cucumber |
| 2 | carrots |
| 1 | yellow bell pepper |
| optional: garbanzo beans, black beans, corn, sprouts, fresh herbs, etc. | |
| FOR THE DRESSING: | |
| 1 | avocado |
| juice from 1 lemon (more to taste) | |
| 3/4 cup | lightly packed fresh basil |
| 2 cloves | fresh garlic, minced |
| 1 teaspoon | agave or honey |
| 1/4 cup | olive oil |
| 1/4 cup | water |
| 2 tablespoons | white wine vinegar |
| 1/4 teaspoon | salt |
Directions:
Make the dressing: place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust flavors if necessary. Place in fridge to let flavors mingle while you make the salad.
Chop all vegetables and place in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
Toss with dressing and serve.
Source: thegardengrazer.com
