38. Warm Veggie Salad

INGREDIENTS

SALAD:

  • 6 cups or so organic spring mix
  • ¼ red onion (sliced and pickled)
  • 1-2 large organic heirlooms tomatoes (sliced)
  • 8 ounces organic cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 organic zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 organic squash (sliced)
  • 1 organic orange bell pepper (chopped)
  •  ½ cup organic goat cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil.

DRESSING:

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil  
  • ¼ cup balsamic wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons organic dried oregano
  •  1 teaspoon dried organic basil
  •  2 organic garlic cloves (minced)
  •  ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  •  1 teaspoon sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Wash and dry the spring mix. Place the spring mix in a large bowl or plate.
  • Wash and chop/slice the mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, squash, tomatoes and onions.
  • Heat a medium cast iron skillet to medium heat.
  • Once heated, add the avocado oil.
  • Once heated, add the bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and squash.
  • Sauté for 15 or so minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in jar. Mix well.
  • Crumble the organic goat cheese.
  • The veggies should be done being cooked by now.
  • In a large bowl or plate, combine the lettuce with the tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, and squash.
  • Top with the goat cheese and drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together!