Sprouted Lentil Salad With Vegetables - Root Cause Medical Clinic Clearwater FL

Ingredients

• 1 cup sprouted lentils or mung beans (pictured prepared according to package directions – brand I use is TruRoots.)
• 6 organic new (red potatoes (steamed))
• 1 organic avocado (cut into bite-size pieces)
• 1 organic cucumber (medium, sliced)
• 1 organic red bell pepper (chopped into bite-size pieces. You could substitute an organic carrot if you like it better.)
• 1/2 cup organic red cabbage chopped
• 4 organic crimini mushrooms (sliced thin)
• 2 organic green onions (sliced into small pieces (Optional: you could use diced red onion as well))
• 1 handful of organic cherry tomatoes (when in season)
• 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise (optional- added after salad dressing, see recipe below)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups organic arugula (pictured or baby spinach to act as a bed for the salad.)
• 2/4 cup organic cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 -3/4 cup organic balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove organic garlic finely chopped or put through a garlic press if you have one
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard