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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free

    Simple Chopped Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

    Published: Jan 26, 2017 · Modified: Oct 6, 2017 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A nutritious, plant-based, gorgeous salad topped with a lightly sweet, citrus dressing! This is packed with vitamins and nutrients and is extra delicious!

    Simple Chopped Salad with Orange Vinaigrette from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    People often ask me if I am always cooking something amazing for my family.

    The simple answer? Nope.

    Sure, I'd love to but my 3 little guys keep me waaaaay too busy for that.

    I made this simple salad after I made my family a sheet pan dinner of steak and vegetables.  They loved it! The problem with this is that I don't eat steak.  So I created this salad and the dressing was FABULOUS!  It's light and packed with flavor, and the best part is that it's ridiculously easy to make.

    Simple Chopped Salad with Orange Vinaigrette from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    This dressing is also bright and cheery which is exactly what I need to get me through these long, dreary days of winter.

    Simple Chopped Salad with Orange Vinaigrette from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    You can use this salad as a base if you'd like.  Add grilled chicken, shrimp, tuna or steak, more veggies, sunflower seeds, nuts, whatever you'd like. Or you can be like me and eat it just as it is. Simple and delicious.  And GORGEOUS.

    Simple Chopped Salad with Orange Vinaigrette from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    Simple Chopped Salad with Orange Vinaigrette from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    Simple Chopped Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

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    Servings: 6 servings, about 24 meatballs
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • Salad:
    • 12 ounces Brussels sprouts shredded
    • 12 ounces shredded red cabbage
    • 12 ounces broccoli slaw mix mixture of shredded red cabbage, broccoli, carrots
    • 15 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained
    • Dressing:
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice about ½ orange
    • 1 tablespoon honey or ¼ teaspoon stevia if vegan or sugar free
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions

    • Place all of the ingredients for the salad in a large bowl and mix well.
    • Place all of the ingredients for the dressing except the olive oil into a mason jar or some other airtight container and shake well.
    • Add olive oil and shake again.
    • Pour over salad or store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
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    Simple Chopped Salad with Orange Vinaigrette from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    Tell me, what do you eat on those busy weeknights? Have a great day!

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    1. nicole taggart

      January 27, 2017 at 12:37 pm

      That dressing sounds so good. Perfect for citrus season!

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    2. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      January 27, 2017 at 4:36 am

      The salad itself is just beautiful, but the dressing! Love it -- so bright and it sounds delicious! Just lovely!

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    3. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes

      January 26, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      I love it when people tell my husband "you must eat like a king! "When that is definitely not the reality most of the time ha ha love the salad!

      Reply
    4. The Food Hunter

      January 26, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      such a colorful salad with a wonderful dressing.

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    5. Maria

      January 26, 2017 at 10:57 pm

      I love all the shredded veg for this salad! 🙂

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    6. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen

      January 26, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      OH, that is so bright and cheery - it makes me happy just looking at it! And the salad sounds wintry and wonderful.

      Reply
    7. Amanda|The Kitcheneer

      January 26, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      This is such a gorgeous salad!!!

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    8. christine

      January 26, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      Oh gosh, those colors in this salad are so bright and inviting!

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    9. Liz

      January 26, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      YUM!!! I love salads with shaved Brussels sprouts---and they go so well with a citrus dressing. I can't wait to try your version with oj!!

      Reply

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