Heirloom Tomato & Zucchini Salad

By Micki Brown

Serves 6

 

Salad Ingredients:

1 large heirloom tomato, diced

1 medium green zucchini, diced

1 medium golden zucchini, diced

1 large carrot, grated

¼ cup raw unsalted sunflower kernels

 

Dressing Ingredients:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar

1 tsp dried minced garlic

1 tsp dried oregano leaves

1 tsp dried basil leaves

1 tsp dried lavender flowers (optional)

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp black pepper

 

Directions:

In a small mason jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake with lid on.

In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients, toss gently.

Add dressing to salad and toss until veggies are well-coated. Let marinate for 1-8 hours if desired.

 

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 118; Fat 6.6g; Carbohydrates 12.8g; Protein 3.1g; Vitamin A 24.1%; Vitamin C 27.8%; Calcium 3%; Iron 5.8%. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutritional information calculated via MyFitnessPal App.