Chokecherry Salad

Chokecherry Salad is a refreshing blend of vibrant greens and tart chokecherries, offering a delightful balance of flavors. This Paleo-friendly dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a unique side at any gathering.

Chokecherry Salad
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
300 kcal

Ingredients

  • Baby spinach - 100g
  • Mixed greens (arugula, kale) - 100g
  • Chokecherries (fresh or frozen) - 150g
  • Walnuts (chopped) - 50g
  • Red onion (thinly sliced) - 1/4 medium onion
  • Avocado (diced) - 1 medium
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach and mixed greens.
  2. Add the thinly sliced red onion, diced avocado, and chopped walnuts to the greens.
  3. If using fresh chokecherries, rinse them and remove the pits; if using frozen chokecherries, thaw them and drain excess moisture.
  4. Gently fold the chokecherries into the salad mixture.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from chokecherries which may support heart health.
  • High in fiber from greens and walnuts, promoting digestive health.

Tags

AmericanPaleoSalad