Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad
Description
This Chopped Salad offers a perfect mix of textures and flavors, with evenly cut ingredients blending beautifully in a rich, creamy dressing. Antioxidant-rich veggies boost immunity, while fiber-packed ingredients support digestion and gut health. Hemp hearts, almonds, and smoked tofu add plant-based protein and essential fats for sustained energy and focus.
NOTE
Cut everything the same size for a balanced mix of flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
4 SERVES
Garlic Dressing
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (58g) vegan mayo
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- salt to taste
Salad
- 1/2 cup (85 g) cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup (70 g) red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup (70 g) yellow pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup (80 g) zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup (82 g) jicama, diced
- 1/2 cup (85 g) plum tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup (80 g) red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup (80 g) avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup (70g) cauliflower, diced
- 1/2 cup (85 g) pitted green olives, diced
- 1/2 cup (60 g) pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/4 cup (27 g) scallion, sliced
- 1 cup (164 g) smoked tofu
- 1 cup (15 g) cilantro leaves
- 1 cup (136 g) hemp hearts
- 1/2 cup (168 g) almonds, toasted and chopped
- Salt to taste
Directions
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Step 1: Make the garlic dressing
Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. (Makes about 2 cups / 240 ml.) Set aside. -
Step 2: Make the salad
Gently mix all of the ingredients with at least 1 cup of the salad dressing, season with salt to taste, and add more dressing if desired. Serve immediately.
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