Easy Avocado Apple Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Servings: 3
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 lettuce small, torn into chunks
- 1 dragonfruit cubed
- 1 apple cubed
- 1 bell pepper red or yellow, sliced
- 1 onion small, sliced
- ½ cup carrots chopped and slightly blanched
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp wheat germ flakes avoid for gluten-free version
- 2 tbsp amaranth seeds popped (can substitute with quinoa puffs as well)
- 1 tbsp dried cranberries optional
FOR DRESSING
- 1-2 garlic pods minced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp paprika optional
- 1 tsp pepper freshly ground
- Salt to taste
Instructions
FOR DRESSING
- Start by whisking together balsamic vinegar, salt, extra virgin olive oil and Dijon mustard together to a uniform mix.
- Next, add pepper, paprika and minced garlic.
- Consecutively add water or more oil to adjust the consistency for dressing. Set aside.
FOR SALAD
- First, heat a non-stick pan and toast the sesame seeds for mild crunch. Set aside to cool.
- Thereby transfer the sesame seeds to a mortar and crush them coarsely with pestle.
- Lastly, combine all the ingredients for salad in a salad bowl and toss well. Drizzle the dressing on top and mix.
- Devour!
Notes
- Take care to not burn the sesame seeds while roasting, as it renders a bitter taste. Be sure to toast them on low-medium flame on the stovetop.
- For gluten-free version - avoid using wheat germ flakes.
- For the dressing, avoid usage of garlic if you find it overpowering.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 1001mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 6173IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 4mg