Side Salad with Cumin-Cinnamon Vinaigrette
(Serves 4) WF, SF [NF if walnuts left off]
This one is a quick and simple way to add some fresh greens to a meal, especially if you already have a batch of the dressing in the fridge. Adapted from Eat, Drink & Be Vegan by Dreena Burton (Arsenal Pulp Press).
Ingredients (salad)
- 5 oz washed mixed greens
- 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped (per salad)
- 2 tbsp dried, juice-sweetened cranberries (per salad)
- Avocado, chunked (optional)
Ingredients (dressing)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 1/2 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch allspice
- 1/2 tsp (rounded) sea salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- With a blender, hand blender, or whisk, thoroughly combine all dressing ingredients.
- Place salad mix into serving bowls.
- Top salad with nuts, cranberries, and optional avocado.
- Drizzle with the Cumin-Cinnamon Vinaigrette dressing, then serve.