RAINBOW SALAD W/LEMON-BALSAMIC-MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Yield: 4 servings

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Eat the Rainbow! You may have heard that phrase before. Maybe it makes you think of Skittles candy (taste the rainbow), or maybe you think of eating nature's candy.  We all know that nature's candy (fruits and vegetables) is the healthier choice! Eating the Rainbow provides your body with a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which are all essential for optimal health.  Here are just a few benefits of eating the rainbow:
Red: healthy heart, blood and joints, lowers risk of disease
Green: energy, strong bones and teeth, digestive support
Yellow/Orange: immune system, skin, hair and eyes, healthy joints
Purple/Blue: memory, brain function, aging, fights inflammation
White:  immune system and heart health​

Ingredients:​​

• 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly shredded
• 1 cup carrots, shredded, spiralized or cut into coins
• 1 cup diced cucumbers, cut into half moons
• 1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 cup radishes, sliced, diced or spiralized
• 1, 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups lettuce, arugula, kale or any other favorite greens

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl.  Set aside.
2. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients
3. Pour onto salad and toss until well coated

Lemon Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette
Yield: Approximately ¾ cup dressing
Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp salt

 
Directions:

1. Add lemon zest, juice, maple syrup, vinegar, Dijon, salt and olive oil to jar.  Tighten lid on jar and shake well. Can also whisk ingredients in a bowl.

​​Eating the Rainbow is simple! Just grab your favorite vegetables and/or fruits and create a delicious salad!