Chopped Salad

Recipe PREP 25 min COOK 5 min
Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad

PREP 25 min COOK 5 min

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

  1. Step 1: Make the garlic dressing
    Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. (Makes about 2 cups / 240 ml.) Set aside.
  2. 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.