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Veggie Salad With Creamy Almond Dressing

I just bought a 3 pound bag of almonds from Sam's club and this dressing is a wonderful way to use them! I hope you enjoy! This dressing thickens up after sitting for a few minutes, so you could actually use less oil(3/4 cup) and the rest water or maybe apple juice and it would be just as good and less calories! The dressing also makes a great dip!

Ingredients

1. DRESSING
2. 6 tablespoons blanched almond, chopped
3. 6 tablespoons water
4. 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh juice plus
5. 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
6. 2 tablespoons honey
7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
8. 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
9. 1/4 teaspoon dill
10. 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
11. 1 teaspoon lemon zest
12. 1 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)
13. kosher salt
14. SALAD
15. 1 1/2 cups small broccoli floret
16. 1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
17. 6 slices red onion
18. 1 large ripe avocado, cubed
19. 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
20. 2 cups grape tomato (or cherry)
21. 1 head romaine lettuce or butter lettuce

Directions

1. Dressing:.
2. Place the almonds and water into a blender or food proccesor and turn on high speed to purée. Add remaining ingredients, except for oil, and run to blend and whip thoroughly.
3. With the motor running, slowly pour in oil and run until the dressing is thick and creamy. (dressing can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 1 week.).
4. As stated in the description, you may use 3/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup water or apple juice(or liquid of choice) and get a little thinner dressing. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken up.
5. Salad:.
6. Put 1/2 cup of the dressing in the bottom of your salad bowl.
7. Add all ingredients, except lettuce, and toss to coat.
8. Serve:.
9. Put several lettuce leaves on each plate and add dressed salad. Serve extra dressing on the side. Enjoy!

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