Alkalizing Fiesta Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

This Fiesta Salad with carrots, zucchini, jalapenos, avocado, cilantro, lime, and green olives covered in a Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is heavenly. It offers more than enough good food to re-fuel and reset our bodies. Envision fresh flavors at their finest that are high in alkalinity to help balance your body.

Alkalizing Fiesta Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing [Vegan]

Ingredients

• 1 carrot – peeled and julienned
• 1/3 Mexican squash – peeled and julienned
• 1 Jalapeno – julienned (Less if desired)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves  – diced finely
• 1/2 avocado – diced
• 1 lime – squeezed
• 7 green olives stuffed with red peppers (Opt) – sliced
• 1/4 cup cashews
• Opt: serve with oil free baked tostadas and Cilantro Lime Dressing!

Cilantro Lime Dressing:

• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 key limes – freshly squeezed
• Opt: 1/2-1 jalapeno
• To Taste: salt, pepper (Opt: red pepper flakes)
• 1/2 bundle fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbsp diced onion

Preparation

1. Wash and prepare the vegetables, placing the first six ingredients into two bowls evenly.
2. Gently combine the ingredients together, top with sliced olives and cashews.

For the Dressing:

1. Combine the ingredients in a blender, pulsing for 60+ seconds until extremely smooth. It will thick and creamy. Add more water to thin if desired. Serve on top of the salad, sprinkle with a handful of pecans or your favorite toppings! Enjoy!!

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