This is a lighter fare from some of my most recent posts. Freshness is always welcome around here. A simple salad is one of my favorite meals, especially when I'm on the go...I like to pack a salad and some fruit to snack on for the day, maybe a raw cookie or two as well. I also like to spiralize cucumbers and zucchini for my salad base to change it up. You could just as easily use cooked pasta as a base for this salad as well. The garlic dressing is very light with a nice combination of citrus, dijon, pepper and garlic...leaving a nice taste on your lips.
Ingredients
2 cups English cucumbers, chopped
1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup orange or red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup plum or roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
juice of one medium lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard or stoneground
himalayan salt to taste
fresh cracked pepper or lemon pepper to taste
any leafy green or cooked pasta of choice, optional
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine garlic dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Pour dressing over vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Serve salad on a bed of leafy greens, whole grain pasta or eat as is.
To make this a 100% alkalizing salad, squeeze lemon and add a sprinkle of cumin....or combine grated ginger and the juice of one orange...so fresh and good! This salad is a great place to add a sprinkle of sunflower seeds or pepitas...
Enjoy !