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Summer Salad with Citrus Dijon Vinaigrette

  • Author: Mandy Pagano
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Category: Salad, Vegetables, Dressings, Sauces
  • Method: None
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Dressing alone: minus fiber and 0.2 g sugar alcohols = 0.3 g NET carbs per serving

Salad and dressing: minus fiber and 0.2 g sugar alcohols = 2.8 g NET carbs per serving


Ingredients

For the vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 c (4 fl oz) light olive oil, or oil of choice
  • 1/4 c (2 fl oz) champagne vinegar
  • 2 tbsp (1 fl oz) lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp (approx 2 grams) Swerve brown, or equivalent
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried chives
  • fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

For the salad:

  • 80 g green leaf lettuce, finely chopped or shredded
  • 60 g Brussels sprouts, shaved
  • 40 g radicchio, finely chopped or shredded
  • 90 g cucumber, quartered and sliced
  • 50 g yellow bell pepper, julienne (cut into matchsticks)
  • 64 g (approx 8) grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 20 g green onion, thinly sliced
  • 20 g shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 30 g pepitas, roasted and salted
  • 136 g (approx 1 medium) haas avocado, diced

Instructions

For the Vinaigrette:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar, put the lid on, and shake.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
  3. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Shake well before using.

For the salad:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large serving bowl and toss well to distribute evenly.
  2. Dress with Citrus Dijon Vinaigrette, and season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper, if desired.
  3. Toss well to coat, and serve immediately.

Notes

Makes 8-10 servings. Macros calculated for 8 servings.

Macros for Vinaigrette alone (assumes 8 svgs): 190 cal, 0.1 g protein, 21.3 g fat, 0.6 g carbs, 0.1 g fiber, 0.2 g sugar alcohols


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
  • Calories: 262.9
  • Fat: 26.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
  • Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 2.8 g

Keywords: Summer Salad, salad, vegetables, vegetarian, dressing, salad dressing, vinaigrette, Citrus Dijon vinaigrette