Late summer/early fall is my favorite time for salads. It really is the best of both seasons. You have the fresh summer produce like cucumbers and tomatoes but the weather is cool enough that the crisp, fall greens are able to grow. This time, into the end of October, is peak salad time. This particular salad came when I looked in my crisper drawer only to see only green items. I went to work and ended up with this spectacular summer salad. The hemp dressing pulls everything together and this simple salad is perfect for lunch or as a side for dinner.
This salad works as a perfect base for adding more substantial ingredients. Try it with a handful of chickpeas, toss in leftover grains, or add cheese- it's hard to go wrong!
Grains: This salad also lends itself well to the addition of grains. Try adding a handful of quinoa or go for something with a bit more texture like cooked spelt or oat berries.
Greens: Swap out the spinach for kale or lettuce.
Cheese: This salad is absolutely lovely with a sprinkle of salty cheese. Feta is usually my go-to option but a few shaved slices of salty vegetarian-friendly parm are also nice.
My pantry wouldn't be complete without these powerhouse seeds. I love to use hemp seeds sprinkle of my breakfast porridges and waffles but even better, pureed with a water and the hemp seeds make for a lovely, nutrient-dense cream.
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love all of the greens! I definitely need to whip this up to take for lunches during the week!
That hemp seed dressing almost looks like green goddess from all of the herby flecks — sounds quite tasty!