Fruity Spinach Salad

Serves 6-8

• 1 lb. fresh spinach, washed, dried, torn into pieces
• 1 pint fresh organic strawberries or raspberries, washed
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or sliced almonds

Dressing

• 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1/4 cup flax seed oil
• 1/4 cup safflower oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Cut berries in half and arrange over spinach in a serving bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in blender or food processor and process until smooth.  Just before serving, pour over salad and toss.  Garnish with nuts.

Cabbage Salad

Serves 4-6

• 1 small to medium head red cabbage, thinly sliced (or use half red and half green)
• 8 sliced radishes, or 1 grated carrot
• 3 green apples, diced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• dash garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. vinegar
• 1 tsp. lemon juice

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and allow to sit for an hour, stirring once or twice. Serve cold or at room temperature.