If there’s one thing I’ve learned from food blogs this month, it’s that eating green is like, so… January, ya know? Green smoothies, salads, and soup are totally in right now.
Gorgeous green is the “it” color of the month, and this salad is me jumping on board!
I suppose a colorful based diet for the first month of the year makes sense. Our bodies need some green shock to repair us from Christmas madness and prepare us for whatever Valentine’s day has in store. I’m already stocking up on dark chocolate truffles and red hots.
To keep my body and brain on track, and away from the biscuits in my freezer, I’ve been making this bright green salad packed with creamy avocado, crunchy celery, cucumber, and snow pea shoots; dolled up in a light sesame soy ginger vinaigrette, it’s down right dreamy.
I can truthfully say I LOVE eating this all green vegan salad, and have made it three days in a row with pleasure. Go green!
Cucumber, Celery, and Avocado Salad in Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette - Baker by Nature
Makes 2 large servings, or 4 smaller portions
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
6 stalks of celery, washed well and thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced
1 cup of snow pea shoots, chopped
In a large bowl combine all ingredients and gently mix so that all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Toss with dressing and serve immediately.
Salad keeps well, with out dressing, for at least one day.
Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette - Baker by Nature
Makes about 1 cup of dressing
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
1/2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
In a small bowl combine all ingredients except sesame oil. Slowly whisk sesame oil into combined ingredients until well combined. Pour over salad and toss well.
What a crunchy delicious and very refreshing salad
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
This is such a green, mean, yummy looking salad
Love that you use black sesame. I like its richer, nuttier flavor.
It looks so crisp and refreshing! I’m pinning this to try out sometime. I also think it would be perfect to serve when having guests over, as it’s a bit unique. Thanks!
love that this salad helps with the “green” state of mind for this month!!
This salad proves that “going green” can be a tasty task! Looks divine and like it makes you feel great too!
Green is so tasty! Love this
I can feel the crunch in my mouth right now! the dressing sounds bomb too! Also, now you have me craving red hots. yum
everyone and i mean EVERYONE is looking for green, clean, and healthy stuff this time of year! my healthy recipes are actually getting attention lol! going green is SO tasty ashley! and i’m glad you agree
I love “green” food year-round, but I do agree, it’s super popular on the blogosphere in January. And this salad looks soooo good – totally my type of fresh, healthy salad. YUM!
I totally love this vinaigrette. My kind of flavors, definitely!
That vinaigrette sounds dreamy, and I love the green
I also like that there’s a bit of variety in the textures of the salad!
Gorgeous dish – I am intrigued by the celery in there. I need to make this!
That is definitely an incredibly green salad! I like the idea of mixing it up with all the different textures and tastes–crispy astringent celery, rich avocado, and sweet cucumber.
Yum…I can’t believe how good this looks. I am a huge fan of avocado and cucumber but I hae never combined the two. Great healthy new year recipe!
This salad looks so good!
I love fresh, clean salads like this, even in the winter. Cucumber is one of the first “vegetable” I enjoyed eating because it tastes just like water – so refreshing. With the soy-ginger vinaigrette…love it!
This is *such* a lovely sounding salad – love all that greenery!
Three days in a row?! It must be good. I haven’t quite jumped on the green bandwagon yet, but this might be a good way to get started.
this is so pretty! i love that it uses avocado too–i’m sure the creamy & crunchy together is fabulous.
Oh how I LOVE avo in salads. And well, everything, because let’s face it, that damn vegetable (fruit?) is perfect. This salad with cukes and celery looks so healthy and light. Love it, Ashley!
First of all, I love the dressing. Soy ginger vinaigrette sounds really familiar to us and we’d use it for any kinds of salad. But, the combination of these green vegetables are very intriguing and not so familiar. Cucumber and celery, but avocado? That’s very innovative to me and I can’t wait to try. This is a new way to eat avocado. I love it.
The colors of this salad are gorgeous!
I love this burst of freshness and green…makes Winter not so dreary.
Sounds so refreshing, crunchy and delicious girl!!
Found you via Foodista . . . lovely site you have here, and what a delightful salad. I love “monochromatic” and green’s the best color to go. The dressing is unique, too. Saved. Pinned. Followed.
I have been trying to eat more celery this winter, so I am very grateful for such a wonderful salad idea! (I’m addicted to avocado and cucumber, so I will not hesitate to make it soon). Thank you.