Sweet 'n Sour Mega Salad.

Ok. Wow. Just, wow. This is by far and away THE BEST SALAD I HAVE EVER EATEN. And yes that is quite the statement. But I'm not kidding! It's the perfect combination of sweet, sour, crunchy, smooth, oh. YUMMO!

             Sweet 'n Sour Mega Salad. 

Sweet 'n Sour Mega Salad; Vegan, Gluten-free. Serves one (makes one "mega salad"). 

Ingredients 

1. 8 packed cups raw spinach leaves 

2. 1/4 cup TVP (mix with 1/4 cup water and microwave 1 minute)

3. 1/2 cup navy (or other white bean) beans, drained and rinsed

4. 1/2 chopped apple (I used gala)

5. 1/4 cup chopped red onion

6. Juice of 1/2 lime

7. 1 T balsamic vinegar 

8. 1 tsp Dijon mustard

8. Garlic powder and black pepper to taste

Method

1. Place spinach leaves in a LARGE bowl and add all ingredients in the order listed until you get to the balsamic. 

2. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and Dijon together until smooth. Drizzle over salad and sprinkle with garlic and pepper. Enjoy!