ISRAELI SALAD

 

Ingredients:

• 1 Romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped,
• 1 Belgian Endive, coarsely chopped,
• 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped,
• 1 green bell pepper, 1/2 inch diced,
• 2 small cucumbers, sliced,
• 1/2 cup parsley, coarsely chopped,
• 1/2 cup spearmint, coarsely chopped,
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced,

Dressing Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons pressed sunflower oil,
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice,
• 2/3 cup sunflower seeds,
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt,
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper,
• 5 tablespoons water,

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix the vegetables (the ingredients displayed first ).
2. In a separate bowl, put all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Add more water or sunflower seeds to gain desired consistency.
3. Toss vegetables with dressing to mix.
4. Serve chilled at room temperature.

* Makes 6 to 8 Servings