Dressings · Salads

Mixed Greens and Tomato Salad with Toasted Seeds

Makes 4 servingsPosted June 25, 2013

Directions

  1. Dressing: Blend the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt together, then add a bit of water to attain the desired consistency. Add Tabasco if desired.
  2. Toss the greens, tomatoes and seeds together and add dressing to taste.
  3. Plate individually and serve.

℞ M.D. Notes

  • Sunflower seeds contain folate and selenium. They are also an excellent source of the antioxidant vitamin E, which protects cells from free radical damage.
  • Pumpkin seeds contain iron and zinc. Iron plays an important role in the production of blood cells.
  • Sesame seeds are a good source of the mineral calcium.
  • This salad is particularly good eaten with spinach pie.

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