Mixed Green Salad with Maple-Nut Clusters and Blueberry Dressing
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup raw walnut halves
- 1 1/2 Tbs. pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
- 3 Tbs. hemp oil
- 3 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 12 cups mixed baby salad greens
- 13 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
- To make Maple-Nut Clusters: Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix hemp seeds with cinnamon and salt in small bowl, and set aside.
- Heat small skillet over medium heat.
- Add walnuts, and toast 4 to 5 minutes, or until fragrant, shaking pan often.
- Add hemp seed mixture, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in maple syrup, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Cool, then break apart into clusters.
- To make Salad: Puree 1/2 cup blueberries, hemp oil, and lemon juice in blender until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Toss salad greens and mint in large bowl with 1/4 cup dressing.
- (Serve remaining 1/4 cup dressing on the side, if desired.)
- Divide greens among serving plates, and top each with remaining blueberries and Maple-Nut Clusters.
hemp seeds, ground cinnamon, salt, raw walnut halves, maple syrup, fresh blueberries, hemp oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, mixed baby salad greens, mint
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/mixed-green-salad-with-maple-nut-clusters-and-blueberry-dressing/ (may not work)