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Get ready to unleash the power of greens with our Aggressive Foliage Salad! This bold bowl is loaded with nutrient-dense veggies, plenty of greens, and sprouts, bringing a bite that's anything but boring. Tossed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crunchy carrots, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, it’s a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing in delight.
Drizzled with a tangy hummus based vinaigrette for that satisfying pop of flavor, this salad isn't just healthy; it’s a leafy revolution on your plate. Perfect as a side or a main meal, this is one salad that means business—salad lovers, beware: it’s aggressively delicious!
This salad is easily made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 3-5 days until ready to enjoy it. Just keep the dressing, lettuce, and pepper mixtures separate until it’s time to eat it to avoid wilted greens. This aggressive foliage salad is all over the internet and super easy to see why! It’s soooo yummy!
Aggressive Foliage Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, Seeded & Diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, Seeded & Diced
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, Seeded & Diced
- 1 Carrot, Peeled & Diced
- 1/2 Red Onion, Diced
- 1 Jalapeno, Seeded & Diced
- 1/4 C. Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- 1 Lime, Juiced
- 8 Oz. Plant Based Chicken, Cooked
- 6 C. Chopped Lettuce/Greens of Choice
- 3 C. Micro Greens or Sprouts
- 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- 2-3 Tbsp. Hummus of Choice
- 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan
- 1/2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon
- 1/2-1 Garlic Clove, Minced
- 1 Tsp. Seasoning of Choice (I used my Hot Sh!t Seasoning.)
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Toss the 1 Red Bell Pepper, 1 Green Bell Pepper, 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, 1 Carrot, 1/2 Red Onion, 1 Jalapeno, /4 C. Fresh Cilantro, and 1 Lime together in a large bowl or container.
- Place the 2-3 Tbsp. Hummus of Choice, 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar, 1 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan, 1/2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice, 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon, 1/2-1 Garlic Clove, 1 Tsp. Seasoning of Choice, and Salt & Pepper to Taste in a blender, food processor, or cup with an immersion blender. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Divide the 8 Oz. Plant Based Chicken, 6 C. Chopped Lettuce/Greens of Choice, 3 C. Micro Greens or Sprouts, and 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes evenly among bowls or plates. top with the bell pepper mixture and the hummus dressing divided evenly.
- Serve right away to enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
198Fat (grams)
11.4 gSat. Fat (grams)
1.7 gCarbs (grams)
13.8 gFiber (grams)
5.3 gNet carbs
13.8 gSugar (grams)
4.7 gProtein (grams)
12.9 gSodium (milligrams)
344.2 mgCholesterol (grams)
1.1 mgNutritional Claims: High Fiber • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Mediterranean • Gluten Free • Wheat Free • Egg Free • Peanut Free •Tree Nut Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free •Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Sugar Added • Sulphite Free • Kosher • B Healthy
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