Rainbow Chop Salad with Orange Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 3 small watermelon radishes chopped
- 3 persian cucumbers chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped
- 12 cherry tomatoes halved
- 6 cups spring mix
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 avocados chopped
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Dressing
- 1/4 cup sesame tahini
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 squeezed lemon
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Preparation
Start with the base of greens and build upward layering the colorful vegetables
Top with avocado when serving to prevent browning
Garnish with parsley, seeds and nuts
Put all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk with a fork
Taste the dressing for seasoning and adjust to your tastes; if you like sweeter, add a couple drops of pure maple syrup; if needed, add a little more water to make the dressing more pourable
Drizzle or dip the dressing onto the salad
Notes
Prep time is 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
