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Strawberry Pecan Hemp Seed Salad with Spicy Chocolate Vinaigrette

This Strawberry Pecan Salad with Spicy Chocolate Vinaigrette is a delicious and nutritious salad to change up your salad routine.
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 449kcal

Ingredients

  • Chocolate Dressing
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil or ½ cup olive oil and ¼ cup Just Hemp Foods Hemp Seed Oil
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • Salad
  • 8 ounces Arugula or Spinach
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries sliced
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cubed
  • ¼ cup pecans chopped & toasted
  • cup Hemp Seed

Instructions

  • Make the dressing by combining vinegar, olive oil cocoa powder, maple syrup, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a blender. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl combine spinach or arugula, strawberries and mozzarella. Toss with the desired amount of dressing. Top with pecans and hemp seeds and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1115IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2.8mg