Chokecherry Salad

Chokecherry Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the tartness of chokecherries with crisp greens and a medley of nuts. This Paleo-inspired salad celebrates the natural flavors of foraged ingredients, making it a perfect addition to any health-conscious meal.

Ingredients

• Fresh chokecherries - 1 cup (pitted)
• Mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, kale) - 2 cups
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Walnuts - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Rinse the chokecherries thoroughly and remove the pits.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped walnuts.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Add the pitted chokecherries to the salad bowl.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional chokecherries if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from chokecherries, which may help reduce inflammation.
• High in fiber from greens and walnuts, promoting digestive health.

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