CHUNKY CHOPPED SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

 

 

I just  had to share this recipe because it's so simple and so flavorful.  The simpler the recipe the better right?   I LOVE avocados and I love using them as "dressing" for my salads.  This Chunky Chopped Salad wtih Avocado Dressing is super simmple and zesty, you will love it!

 

CHUNKY CHOPPED SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

 

1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in halves

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped brocolli

1 ripe avocado

Juice of 1 lemon

Sea salt and pepper to taste

 

Chop all the vegetables, including the avocado and place in a medium bowl.  Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon, season with sea salt and pepper and work in the avocado, smashing them ever so gently to get your "dressing" effect.  Voila!  The lemon juice not only gives adds great flavor but it also helps the avocado from turning brown. 

 

Bon Apetit!

 

 

 

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POWER BERRY GREEN SMOOTHIE

 

 

 

Nothing starts my day better than having a smoothie or a fresh juice blend.  Don't get me wrong I may have my days here and there where I cheat, I am only human, but I am pretty religious about having my green smoothie.  Maybe one day I will share what my weaknesses are... haha!

 

I do have a favorite green smoothie that I have most mornings, but this time I decided to switch it up a little and I really loved this combination.  I hope you like it too.

 

POWER BERRY GREEN SMOOTHIE

 

1 cup almond milk

1/2 a frozen banana

3/4 cup frozen blueberries and blackberries

2 cups mix of baby spinach, baby kale, and baby chard

Optional: 1 table spoon maca powder

Optional Topping: Chia Seeds and Hemp Seeds

 

Blend all the ingredients together in a high speed blender and enjoy!  I like my smoothies on the thick and creamy side.  If you do too, and your smoothie seems a little too liquid, just add more frozen banana or berries. 

 

Happy drinking!

 

 

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RED QUINOA WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES & ARTICHOKE HEARTS

 

 

Hope your Monday is going well.  You will be able to  find today's vegan recipe over at Family Sponge.  So excited to be featured there!  I will be contributing some of  my favrotite vegan recipes once a month on Family Sponge so stay tuned and follow our friends at Family Sponge and Simple Green Smoothies.

 

More to come...

 

Have a great week and enjoy!