Ingredients

• Ingredients Scale 1x2x3x Salad 1 cup cucumber (and/or zucchini), sliced 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced 1 small red + yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 – 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 heads romaine (or leafy greens of choice) sprinkle of almond slices or pepitas, optional Lime Dressing 4 tablespoons almond butter 2 – 4 tablespoons water 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon tamari juice from 1 lime pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

Preparation

• Instructions Almond dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients until creamy. Let rest a few minutes so the flavors can mingle. Taste for flavor….more tamari? more sweetener?  Prep veggies: Next, prepare your vegetables any way you like, using as much as you like. Taste dressing once more to make sure it’s to your liking. Assemble romaine salad: In individual bowls, add the romaine and top with veggies however you like. Drizzle with 1/2 of the dressing overtop and enjoy.  Serves 2 Store: Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 – 6 days.