- 1 head iceberg lettuce, core removed and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/4 large red onion, chopped
- 1 can no salt added black beans, rinsed
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup nuts, chopped, any kind
Honey Tahini Dressing
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- No salt seasoning and pepper, to taste
Cilantro Avocado Dressing
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, quartered
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- No salt seasoning and pepper, to taste
Combine first 10 ingredients in a large salad bowl.
For each dressing, blend all ingredients together in a blender. Pour desired amount over salad. Adjust no salt seasoning and pepper to taste.
Note: Add boneless, skinless cooked chicken for additional protein.
