The Big Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
1
large
sweet potato, sliced into 1cm rounds
-
½
cup
toasted sliced almonds
-
1
head
romaine, chopped, washed, and spun dry
-
1
medium
red pepper, chopped
-
1
large
carrot, julienned
-
½
medium
cucumber, diced
-
2
medium
green onions, thinly sliced
-
handful or two
cilantro leaves, chopped (or parsley)
The dressing
-
1
clove
garlic
-
¼
cup
raw almond butter (or roasted peanut butter)
-
2
tablespoons
fresh lime juice
-
2
tablespoons
low-sodium tamari
-
2
tablespoons
water
-
1-2
teaspoons
maple syrup (or other sweetener), to taste
-
1-2
teaspoons
toasted sesame oil, to taste (optional)
-
1
teaspoon
freshly grated ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat the sweet potato slices with coconut or grapeseed oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a mini food processor, mince the garlic and add the remaining dressing ingredients. Process until smooth.
- In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine and layer the vegetables and almonds. Mix or arrange them as desired.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
3
Calories
330
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
31g
Total protein
13g
Sodium
530mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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