SUPER VEGGIE SALAD WITH CREAMY ALMOND DRESSING

Super Veggie Salad With Creamy Almond Dressing image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/4 cups dressing, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 tablespoons blanched almonds, chopped
6 tablespoons water
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh juice plus
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1/4 teaspoon dill
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2-1 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)
kosher salt
1 1/2 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
6 slices red onions
1 large ripe avocado, cubed
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 cups grape tomatoes (or cherry)
1 head romaine lettuce or 1 head butter lettuce

Steps:

Dressing:.
Place the almonds and water into a blender or food proccesor and turn on high speed to purée. Add remaining ingredients, except for oil, and run to blend and whip thoroughly.
With the motor running, slowly pour in oil and run until the dressing is thick and creamy. (dressing can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 1 week.).
As stated in the description, you may use 3/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup water or apple juice(or liquid of choice) and get a little thinner dressing. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken up.
Salad:.
Put 1/2 cup of the dressing in the bottom of your salad bowl.
Add all ingredients, except lettuce, and toss to coat.
Serve:.
Put several lettuce leaves on each plate and add dressed salad. Serve extra dressing on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 218.7, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 9.1, Protein 5.6