This is one of my favorite simple salads. I make preparation easier for myself by always keeping a batch of Raw Candied Walnuts stored in a glass jar in my pantry. Chlorophyll-rich, dark Red Leaf Romaine lettuce and fresh, organic sunflower sprouts pair well with hemp seeds and our vinaigrette dressing that uses the tasty and nutritionally power-packed Vega Antioxidant EFA Oil Blend.
Ingredients:
For the dressing:
2 Tbsp Vega Antioxidant EFA Oil Blend (can substitute mix of 1 Tbsp Hemp Oil, 1/2 Tbsp Pumpkin Oil and 1/2 Tbsp Flax Oil)
1 tsp raw agave nectar (can substitute organic maple syrup, organic brown rice syrup, raw yacon syrup or raw honey to taste. Note that honey isn’t considered “vegan” and maple syrup and brown rice syrup aren’t considered “raw”)
1 tsp Nama Shoyu (if you have wheat or gluten sensitivity, leave Nama out)
1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (if you have wheat or gluten sensitivity, make sure this product is wheat/gluten-free)
Celtic or Pink Himalayan sea salt to taste
For the salad:
1/4 cup organic hemp seeds
1/2 head of organic red leaf Romaine lettuce
Handful of sunflower sprouts
Handful of Raw Candied Walnuts
Let’s get started:
Make your dressing by mixing all ingredients in a bowl vigorously with a spoon. You also can mix the ingredients in the blender as well, but you may want to double or triple the batch so the liquids reach the blender blade. Any extra dressing will keep in the fridge no problem.
Wash your lettuce well and dry in a salad spinner
Top with Raw Candied Walnuts, hemp seeds, sunflower sprouts and your dressing and enjoy.
NOTE: Look for unique ingredients in your local health food store and try the bulk section for the cost savings. Ask your grocer to stock the ingredients that you need.
Where to purchase unique ingredients online:
Find Nama Shoyu, agave nectars and hemp seeds at Sunfood Nutrition
Amazon carries:
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Organic Hemp Oil
Sequel Naturals:
Vega Antioxidant EFA Oil Blend
RawGuru carries:
Raw, Organic Walnut Halves
Raw, Organic Yacon Syrup
Raw, Organic Yacon Syrup
Raw, Premium Amber Agave Nectar
Fine Ground Celtic Sea Salt
Certified Organic Makuna Honey
Nama Shoyu
Fine Ground Pink Himalayan Salt
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