CBLT: Coconut Bacon, Romaine Lettuce and Cherry Tomato Grain Salad

Care of Amy Symington of ameliaeats.com Makes 3, 1L mason jar salads Preparation time: 40 minutes Serving size: 1 mason jar Equipment: 3 – 1L mason jars with lids Ingredients Coconut Bacon 1 cup unsweetened, dried sliced coconut or coconut flakes 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp grapeseed or canola oil Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette 1 lemon zested and juiced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, pureed 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Salad 1 cup lemon dijon vinaigrette dressing (see recipe above) 3 cups cooked grain of choice (brown rice, quinoa, millet are great options) 3 cups of grated vegetables – carrots, green and yellow zucchini, beets 3 cups Romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces 1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup coconut bacon (see recipe above) ½ cup sunflower sprouts Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl add all coconut bacon ingredients and toss well to coat. Spread on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 18 minutes, until coconut is crispy and lightly… Read More
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