Mediterranean Chopped Salad

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Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients

1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Himalayan pink salt to taste

Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette Directions

1) Add ingredients to Vitamix or other high-speed blender and blend until emulsified.
2) Adjust salt to taste.
3) Serve with Mediterranean Chopped Salad and enjoy!

Mediterranean Chopped Salad Ingredients

1/2 cup Persian cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 cup hearts of palm, chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp. Kalamata olives, chopped
2 tbsp. red onion, chopped
1 tbsp. capers, chopped
1/2 of an avocado, chopped
1 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Chopped Salad Directions

1) In a large salad bowl, combine cucumber, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, tomatoes, olives, onion, capers, avocado, and basil.
2) Toss salad with enough Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette to coat.
3) Serve and enjoy!

Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups.

Originally featured on Shape.com