Microgreens Salad

I've been a little busy lately so I took advantage of the prepackaged greens at Trader Joe's. If you don't have a Trader Joe's near you, your local grocery will have similar ingredients. If they don't have microgreens then you can replace them with sprouts. This recipe is so easy and will take hardly any time to prepare.

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 bag of mixed baby lettuce

1 pkg of microgreens

1 yellow bell pepper

Dressing:

the juice of 2 lemons

1 T olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

Topping:

3/4 cup of roasted cashews

Chop the yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Mix all of the ingredients together into a large serving bowl.

Mix the dressing ingredients separately into a small bowl, add to the salad and mix thoroughly so that the dressing coats the salad.

Top individual salads with the cashews.

Health Benefits

Bell Peppers

Bell Peppers are high in vitamin C and A. They are good for eyesight, cardiovascular health and a protection against arthritis.

Note:

I like to buy nuts raw and roast them when I use them. This way they are fresher and more tasty. If you buy the cashews raw, set the oven to 350˚ and allow the cashews to roast for 7-9 minutes or until fragrant and lightly brown.

Also, I'm a fan of baby greens in salads, they tend to offer a subtler flavor and softer texture than more mature greens.