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Alyson Kramer

Alyson Kramer

Avocado Arugula Salad With Golden Raisins

This salad is ridiculously easy, yet looks and tastes very complex.

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Serves: 4

The base of the dressing—a mixture of avocado, carrot, and hummus—takes this salad from bland to bold.

What you need:

For the dressing:
Juice and zest of 1 lime
2 tablespoons hummus
½ ripe avocado, mashed
1 tablespoon finely minced chives
1 medium carrot, finely shredded
⅛ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the salad:
3 cups arugula
¼ cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons crushed pistachios

What you do:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Gently toss dressing with arugula.
  2. Divide dressed arugula in bowls and top with raisins and pistachios.

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