Water Spinach Salad

By Micki Brown

Serves 4

 

Salad Ingredients:

2 cups water spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

2 cups dandelion greens, coarsely chopped

1 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

2 medium cucumbers, diced

4 medium carrots, grated

4 green onions, sliced

Lemon Ginger Sesame Dressing (recipe below)

 

Dressing Ingredients:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp raw honey

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp dried minced garlic OR 1-2 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp ground ginger

1 tsp Dijon mustard

2 tsp sesame seeds

Directions:

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

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

When ready to serve, add desired amount of dressing to salad and toss until veggies are well-coated. ENJOY!