Chopped Salad with Spicy Chipotle Dressing, Vegan and Gluten-Free

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best recipe for chopped salad spicy chipotle dressing vegan gluten free

This chopped salad with spicy chipotle dressing is spicy, and I mean spicy!  Like the kind of spicy that makes you sweat and eyes water!

I love the smokey flavor of chipotle and I use just about any type of food as a vehicle for this dressing!  I add it to salads, sandwiches, burrito bowls or use it as a dip for veggie sticks!

This salad is an easy way to “Eat The Rainbow” for a boost of antioxidants and phytonutrients!

chopped salad spicy chipotle dressing vegan gluten free recipe

As a nutritionist, I am always encouraging clients to “eat the rainbow.”  Getting a broad spectrum of colorful foods in your diet will help bring your health and wellness to a whole new level! Colorful foods are rich in antioxidants, which have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. They also contribute to heart health, digestive health, increase energy, increased immunity, eye and skin  health and cell protection.

Each day aim for 2 servings from each color:

Red:  apples, beets, peppers, cherries, grapes, red onions, pomegranates, berries, tomatoes, watermelon

Orange:  cantaloupe, carrots, mangos, oranges, squash, sweet potatoes, peaches, peppers

Yellow:  apples, bananas, corn, pears, pineapple, summer squash

Green:  apples, asparagus, avocados, honeydew melon, green leafy vegetables, brussles sprouts, broccoli, cucumbers, edamame, green beans, peas, pears, zucchini

Blue/Purple/Black:  berries, cabbage, eggplant, figs, grapes, olives, raisins, beans

White/Brown:  beans, cauliflower, coconut, garlic, legumes, chickpeas, nuts, mushrooms, pears, seeds (flax, hemp, sesame), whole grains (brown rice, barley, quinoa)

1 serving = 1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw or 1 medium piece of fruit

 Different combination of these foods also have varying synergistic effects, so mix it up!

best recipe for chopped salad spicy chipotle dressing vegan gluten free
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Chopped Salad With Spicy Chipotle Dressing

The beast recipe for Chopped Salad With Spicy Chipotle Dressing
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 317kcal
Cost $

Ingredients

  • For the Chipotle Dressing:
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup vegenaise or mayo
  • 3-5 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce depending on how spicy you like it!
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • For the salad:
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
  • ½ cup sliced olives
  • ½ cup cooked black beans
  • 2-3 carrots shredded
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • ½ cup corn I used frozen organic corn
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ avocado sliced
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Instructions

  • To make dressing:
  • Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and puree until well combined and chipotle peppers are minced. Add sea salt and pepper to taste.
    *Start by adding 1 chipotle pepper at a time until desired spiciness is reached*
  • To make salads:
  • Arrange toppings on a bed of fresh romaine lettuce, add 1-2 tablespoons of dressing and enjoy 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4471IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
Cristina C. RD LDN

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