Sunshine Spinach and Citrus Salad

The sun is shining, and it's a beautiful day...in February. So while I'm looking out at the beautiful sunshine, pretending it's a warm, spring day...I'll eat this salad to continue the facade in my mind! Citrus is in abundance in winter, making this a perfect, easy salad to throw together right now. 

The bright flavors are sure to perk up a bleak, winter day!

Sunshine spinach salad

Fresh spinach
Shredded carrot
Orange or clementine slices
Yellow or orange sweet bell pepper, diced
Unsweetened coconut flakes
Raw cashews
Sweet miso dressing

Dressing:
Equal parts white miso, apple cider vinegar and agave or coconut nectar. A spoonful of tahini, a dash of cracked pepper and water to thin to your liking. Whisk all ingredients together and pour over your assembled salad. 

Simple Curried slaw.

This curry slaw is easy to throw together, packs a powerful flavor punch, and is the perfect topper to a veggie burger, chickpea tacos, or eaten straight out of the bowl with a fork!

{super non-photogenic but delicious slaw}

Sweet and spicy curry slaw

1 12 oz. bag of slaw veggies (I get mine from Trader Joe’s)

⅓ C. Vegan Mayo

1 T. Maple Syrup

1-2 T. Curry powder, depending on how curried or spicy you like your slaw

¼ C. Raisins

¼ C. Sunflower seeds

½ C. Fresh Cilantro, chopped

Juice from ½ a lime

Pinch of salt

Pinch of black pepper

Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. It’s ready right away, but I like to let it set for a couple hours to let the curry marry into the mayo a bit and strengthen the flavor.