Crunchy Salad with Cocoa Vinaigrette

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • Celery
Level: Easy
Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 4 cups baby arugula
  2. 1 cup roasted almonds, chopped
  3. 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  4. 1 English cucumber, chopped
  5. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  6. 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  7. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  8. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  9. Shaved Parmesan, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix together the arugula, almonds, celery and cucumber. Set aside while you make the dressing.
  2. Whisk together the mustard, cocoa powder, balsamic and olive oil. Drizzle the salad with enough dressing to coat. Toss well together. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with shaved Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 358
Total Fat 32 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 8 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 209 mg

Reviews

Jackie Owen
“This is a keeper”. These were the words from hubby after first bite. Adjusted for a larger salad. Added a bit more olive oil to cut a smidge on vinegar taste. Makes a pretty chocolate color!
Michael Lam
so fresh salad and easy to do. Love this unique salad with chocolate, which is my favorite

 

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