Combining the bitter taste of cacao and walnuts with the sweet taste of strawberries and honey-infused chevre creates a decadent and flavorful salad!

Serving Size: 2 and 2/3 cups

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

Cocoa Balsamic Dressing

• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
• 6 tablespoons raspberry balsamic vinaigrette
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1 ½ teaspoons dark chocolate cocoa powder

Strawberry and Cacao Nib Salad

• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• ¼ of a medium red onion, sliced
• 4 ounces honey-infused chevre
• 8 cups mixed greens
• 6 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons cacao nibs

Directions:

Cocoa Balsamic Dressing

1. Toast fennel seeds over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Grind toasted fennel seeds into a powder.
3. Combine all dressing ingredients, and stir well.

Strawberry Cacao Nib Salad

1. Slice strawberries and red onion.
2. Crumble the honey-infused chevre.
3. Toss all salad ingredients with the mixed greens.
4. Add Cocoa Balsamic Dressing

Nutrition Information / Amount per serving:

Calories                                  313                                           Protein                                                8 g

Total fat                                  24  g                                        Total Carbohydrates                         19 g

Saturated fat                          7 g                                           Dietary Fiber                                      5 g

Cholesterol                            25 mg                                     Sodium                                               115 mg