Arugula Avocado Salad With Cherry Vinaigrette
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Recipe type: Salads + Sides
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Serves: 4-6 servings
 
Autoimmune Protocol, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nightshade Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Refined Sugar Free, Pescatarian, Whole 30 (omit raw honey)
Ingredients
  • 1 small container of arugula
  • ¾ cup of cherries
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp champange vinegar or vinegar of choice
  • ¼ tsp sea salt + a sprinkling
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • ¼ cup raw pepitas
  • 1 avocado
  • ¼ cup pea shoots
  • Optional: 1 medium to large chicken breast
Instructions
  1. If adding grilled chicken season with a sprinkling of sea salt and grill ......
  2. To make the cherry vinaigrette wash ½ cup of cherries (reserve the other ¼ cup for topping the salad) and cut in half, remove pit and place in a food processor.
  3. Add olive oil, vinegar, raw hone and ¼ tsp sea salt to food processor.
  4. Process on high until all ingredients are fully mixed and you have a salad dressing consistency.
  5. Wash pea shoots and set aside.
  6. Cut avocado and set aside.
  7. Take remaining ¼ cup of cherries and slice in quarters, remove pits and set aside.
  8. Spread arugula on a platter and top with optional chicken, avocado, pepitas, pea shoots and cherries.
  9. Drizzle cherry vinaigrette over the top and serve.
Notes
Use organic whenever possible! To make Whole 30 omit raw honey from dressing. To make Vegan, Vegetarian or Pescatarian leave out optional chicken.
Recipe by Whole Lovely Life at https://www.wholelovelylife.com/arugula-avocado-salad-with-cherry-vinaigrette/