Everyday Garden Salad

This is a perfect salad base for a neutral, starch, or protein meal. Enjoy with any of the dressing options provided below. Simply add avocado slices for a starch-based meal. Add a handful of raw sunflower seeds for a nut/seed-based meal, ideally with Zucchini Hummus Dressing (see below). Or add canned tuna in water (drained and rinsed) and a handful of capers for a protein-based meal.

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped or in wedges
1 scallion, sliced, or ½ small red onion
1 handful alfalfa sprouts

Carrot-Miso-Ginger Dressing

2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh carrot juice
1 tbsp white miso
1 knob ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium lemons, juiced
¼ jalapeno, deseeded
Liquid stevia, to taste

Blend all ingredients at high speed and add to your chopped salad.

Cucumber & Sprouts Dressing

1 large hothouse cucumber, or 2 – 3 Kirby cucumbers
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ pint of alfalfa, or broccoli sprouts
2 medium lemons, juiced
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Blend all ingredients at high speed and add to your chopped salad.

Zucchini Hummus Dressing

2 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped
3 tbsp tahini
2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium lemons, juiced
Sea salt and pepper to taste
1 handful parsley
1 tbsp za’atar seasoning (optional)

Blend all ingredients at high speed, adding water for desired consistency.