People tend to forget to eat green salads and other raw foods in the cold winter weather. This salad is a good way to get your greens by combining somewhat heartier salad textures. I find that this salad is filling enough to be the main course, with a bit of bread or some rice cakes on the side. It will also work as an appetizer in a smaller serving.
Prep Time::30 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
Salad:
4 collard leaves, trimmed and finely chopped
⅓ bunch kale, trimmed and chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
¼ small head red cabbage, chopped
1 Bosc pear, cubed
½ Bermuda onion, finely diced
½ orange bell pepper, diced
½ Florida avocado – peeled, pitted, and diced
½ carrot, grated
5 cherry tomatoes, halved
7 walnut halves, crushed
2 tablespoons raisins, or to taste
Dressing:
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon wildflower honey
1 tablespoon oregano, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
Directions
Make salad: Mix collard leaves, kale, romaine, cabbage, pear, onion, orange bell pepper, avocado, carrot, tomatoes, walnuts, and raisins together in a large bowl.
Make dressing: Combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, oregano, chili powder, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a glass jar with a lid. Cover with a lid and shake vigorously until dressing is well mixed.
Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
Editor's Note:
Please note ingredient substitutions and serving size difference when using the magazine version of this recipe.