Who would have thought you could make a gourmet salad this interesting and appetizing?

Unique, packed with nutrient dense vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds, this gourmet salad is a party for your taste buds. Perfect for your next dinner party to impress your guests with such a beautiful and diverse combination of ingredients. Making your own dressing is also key, as it is hard to find tasty dressings that are void of processed ingredients. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Mixed Greens with White Asparagus, Raw Cacao, Macadamia Nuts, Kiwi and Dried Goji Berries with a Bright Kiwi Vinaigrette

Ingredients For Salad

• 1 small handful each of Butter Lettuce, Red Kale and Pea Shoots
• 3-4 stalks shaved white asparagus
• 1/4 red onion…thin sliced
• 1/4 cup Raw Cacao
• 1/4 cup dried Goji Berries
• 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
• 1 kiwi thin sliced
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions for Salad: In a large mixing bowl starting with greens fold all ingredients together gently and arrange on a white plate..Serve with grilled flatbread..

Ingredients For Dressing

• 3 kiwis peeled and chopped
• 1 1/2 tbsp Champagne Vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp high quality Dijon mustard
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp agave nectar
• few sprigs of chives
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper

Directions for dressing: In a food processor mix all ingredients well and serve immediately..
Tips: Dried figs or dates are a good substitute if goji berries are not available..Spinach and Arugula can be substituted for the greens.

Enjoy!

-Ron