Virginia Garden Salad

The Virginia Garden Salad is a vibrant and refreshing vegan dish that celebrates the flavors of fresh, local produce. Packed with crunchy vegetables and a zesty dressing, it's perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish at any meal.

Ingredients

• Mixed Greens - 4 cups
• Cherry Tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red Bell Pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Red Onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Sunflower Seeds - 1/4 cup
• Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Apple Cider Vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Maple Syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Dijon Mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, grated carrot, and red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
4. Add the diced avocado and sunflower seeds on top, and give it a final gentle toss.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Virginia Garden Salad!

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting healthy digestion.

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