I love making a good salad! You can not go wrong with fresh greens, crisp veggies, and a good oil and vinegar. This recipe is for a salad that I threw together the other night for a "Family Game Nite" that I hosted in honor of my sister's birthday. When it is done, the beets transform the dressing into a beautiful bright pink color. It was such a hit that even the picky teen-agers liked it! I really wish that we had a photo for you, but we ate it too fast! Haha!
Salad Base:
4 hand fulls: Spring Mix
2 hand fulls: Baby Spinach
1 Small Shredded Beet
1 Medium Apple, Sliced Thin
1 Medium Cucumber, Peeled and Sliced Thin
Sprinkle of Toasted Sesame Seeds (you could also use sunflower seeds)
1/2 Cup Hemp Seeds (optional)
Layer ingredients in a large bowl.
Dressing:
One Finger of Peeled Fresh Ginger
Honey or Agave to Taste
Pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper
A Swig of Liquid Aminos
1 Tbsp Stone Ground Mustard w/Horseradish
3/4 Cup of Sesame, Olive, or Avocado Oil (I used sesame this time)
1/4-1/2 c of Apple Cider Vinegar
Place in blender on slow for 20 seconds and then high for a minute, or until dressing becomes creamy looking and frothy. Pour dressing over salad, mix with tongs, and enjoy! Let us know when you make it!
Photo Credit: Fluffy Pop Postcards