Serves 4
4 organic sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 head organic romaine lettuce, chopped
2 stalks organic celery, thinly sliced
1 organic orange pepper, cored and sliced
1 organic red beet
1/2 c. organic sunflower sprouts
1/4 c. organic raw pine nuts
1/4 c. Lemony Tahini Dressing (see below)
Soak sun dried tomatoes for two hours. Thinly slice and set aside. Place lettuce, celery and peppers in salad bowl. Peel the beet, then using vegetable peeler shave off thin slices of beet into the salad bowl. Toss in sprouts and pine nuts. Add just enough dressing to lightly coat.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (84g): 70 calories (40 from fat), 4.5g total fat, .5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 2g protein
Lemony Tahini Dressing
Makes 3/4 cup
1/4 c. organic raw tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)
1/4 c. warm water
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
2 Tbs. organic tamari
2 Tbs. organic raw honey
1 organic garlic clove, minced
sea salt to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
Place ingredients in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste. Store in refrigerator and use within 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (26g): 50 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, .5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 1g sugars, 1g protein
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