Sweet Greek Salad

Sweet Greek Salad
Sweet Greek Salad

(Salad)
Put:
5 - 7 c romaine lettuce

1 1/2 c diced cucumber
1 1/2 c diced tomatoes
1/2 c diced red, orange,

or yellow bell pepper
1/4 - 1/2 c diced red onion

in the large bowl & toss.


(Dressing)
Put in a blender:

2/3 c cashews
1/2 t basil
1/2 t oregano
1/2 t marjoram
1/2 t Italian seasoning

1/2 t onion powder
1 1/4 t salt
2 T lemon juice
1 T maple syrup
1/3 c water

& blend for 1 - 2 min.


Then put in the blender:
1/2 t dill
& stir with a spoon or blend for 3 sec.

If you do not want the lemon juice to wilt the lettuce, then wait until ready to serve to pour the Dressing into the large Salad bowl & toss.

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Can refrigerate the Salad & Dressing separately, if you like, until serving.

Can serve plain or add:
1/2 - 1 c shelled pistachios

(depending on how much you like)
or 1/4 c sunflower or pumpkin seeds
to the large
Salad bowl & toss.