Ingredients

• Ingredients Scale 1x2x3x 1 large beet with greens, beet julienned or grated and greens julienned 1 large apple, cored and diced 2 medium carrots, grated 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped 1/2 cup organic raisins or golden raisins a few tablespoons hemp hearts or sesame seeds, to serve Ginger Lime Dressing 3 – 4 tablespoons lime juice (lemon is fine too) 1 inch knob of ginger, finely grated (i used a microplane) 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, or to taste 1/2 – 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or coconut nectar, optional

Preparation

• Instructions In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients. Set aside to let the flavors mellow and come together. Check dressing for flavor before serving. Prepare your salad ingredients and use 3 to 4 large beet leaves (about 1 cup lightly packed) and place all ingredients in a large bowl. Pour dressing over the salad ingredients, toss to coat. (You can also make this ahead of time and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.) Serve topped with a good sprinkle of hemp hearts or sesame seeds, and some extra raisins if you like as they add a nice sweetness. Serves 2 large portions or 4 -6 small portions.