veggie salad with citrus vinaigrette

This salad is simple, adjustable, and full of amazing flavor! Use orzo or rice, depending on what you prefer and better fits your diet.

We suggest greens, squash, and chickpeas here - but use whatever seasonal, fresh vegetables you have on hand. Tossed with fresh spring onions and a citrusy vinaigrette, this bright and hearty salad is a great base for a meal, or a meal in itself.

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veggie salad with citrus vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 1 orange (zest and juice)
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 1/2 tsp medi mix (or other all-purpose seasoning)
  • 3-4 servings of orzo or rice
  • 3-4 green onions/spring onions
  • vegetables (greens, squash, beans, beets, sweet potato, peas, asparagus, turnips, etc...)
  • 1/2+ c nuts or seeds
  • optional: fresh herbs

Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo or rice. While that's cooking, prepare your vegetables - wash, chop, and cook if needed. Slice the green/spring onions, nuts/seeds, and herbs (if using)
  2. Prepare the vinaigrette - mix zest of 1/2 the orange, zest of the whole lemon, 1/2 c olive oil, 1/4 c orange juice, juice of the whole lemon, 1 Tbsp liquid aminos, 1 Tbsp honey, and 2 1/2 tsp of medi mix. Shake in a jar or mix well.
  3. Assemble the salad - mix the orzo/rice, veggies, and vinaigrette. Add half the green onions and nuts/seeds, mix again.
  4. Top with remaining green/spring onions, chopped nuts/seeds, and herbs (if using).

This salad is also amazing served chilled or warm. To heat, toss in a warm skillet for about a minute, then plate and top with fresh spring onions, herbs, and nuts.

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medi mix
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