Super Crunch Salad

Whenever I need a little boost, I go heavy on the Salad / Nutrition side of things. I have a little one recovering at home from surgery at the moment, and as you can imagine, she has stolen my heart in the process. That said, it means more time spent at home, less time teaching and a little more time in the kitchen – if you know what I mean. Of course it would be easier to just eat whatever and throw caution to the wind and join her for (vegan) ice cream all day 😉 But, I know, and I wish I could write this all in capitals to convey how intensely I believe this, that when life is demanding and your loved ones need you, it serves you and them, so much better when you feel good from within, when you’re radiating a little vibrancy and glow, even in the most challenging times. And so, it’s not just the effect of how you feel from nourishing your body this way (not withstanding some dark chocolate at night), but it’s equally the process of prepping the food that is soul soothing in and of itself. Now, if you’re here reading this, I’m guessing it’s for the recipe and potentially not the chatter, so without further adieu…

Super Crunch Salad
Ingredients
Serves 2
1 Sweet Potato, diced
2tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Generous handfuls of Mixed Leaves
1 Carrot, grated
1 Cucumber, sliced
Handful Sugar Snap Peas, sliced
2 Handfuls Alfalfa Sprouts
1 Red Capsicum, diced
2 Sweet Tomatoes, diced
1/2 Avocado, diced
4tbs Slithered Almonds, toasted
2tbs Sunflower Seeds, toasted
Dressing Ingredients
2tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
2tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2tsp Maple Syrup
2tsp English Mustard
Pink Sea Salt
Juice of 1/2 a lemon

Directions
1. Heat oven to 190degrees. Line baking tray with baking paper. Spread Sweet Potato, coat with olive oil, mix thoroughly and transfer to oven. Roast for 30 minutes, or until golden and slightly charred.
2. Mix Dressing Ingredients together thoroughly.
3. Divide leaves between two serving bowls, add the grated Carrot, Veggies and Avo, mix well to combine. Divide the dressing between the 2 serving bowls and mix well to combine.
4. Sprinkle each bowl with Nuts and Seeds and absolutely enjoy xx