Tomato Basil Salad

I love Italian food... but who doesn't? Unfortunately, Italian cuisine is generally made up of pasta and pizza. For a unique twist on classic Italian flavors, this salad comes together to create a refreshingly light dish. By using power ingredients, like spinach and pumpkin seeds, you'll get tons of nutrients and none of the guilt. Try this as a meal or as a side dish with some spaghetti squash and meatballs.

  

This salad is extremely simple and quick to make. Start by chopping your tomato, celery, and beets into small pieces. In a bowl, combine your chopped veggies with spinach and shredded cabbage. Now, finely chop some basil and toss into the bowl. Sprinkle in your pumpkin seeds and toss together. Finally, squeeze in some fresh lemon juice and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Toss one last time, refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, serve, and enjoy!

Makes 2 Servings

Recipe:
2 Cups Spinach
1/4 Cup Basil, Chopped
1 Plum Tomato, Chopped
1 Medium Beet, Chopped
1 Celery Stalk, Chopped
1/2 Cup Shredded Purple Cabbage
1 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
1/2 Tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Season with Salt, Pepper, and Crushed Red Pepper