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2018 Week 44 Green goddess Mason jar salads

Ingredients 

For the dressing:

2 scallions, minced (white and light green parts only)

1 large ripe avocado, flesh only

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 to 4 tablespoon water

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

sea salt to taste

For the salad:

1 cup dry quinoa

3 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, chard)

Grilled chicken, sliced 

1 cup cooked edamame

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

4 radishes, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing by combining all of the ingredients to a food processor and processing until smooth. Add a little more water or oil to thin if necessary. Taste test and set aside.
  2. Rinse the quinoa in a strainer under cool running water, then combine it in a saucepan with two cups of water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until quinoa has absorbed the liquid and can easily be fluffed with a fork, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. Layer mason jars in the following order; quinoa, walnuts, edamame, chicken radishes, pepper flakes, mixed greens. 
  4. Enjoy!
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