Local Salad

Yield:  4 servings

Ingredients

For the Croutons:

• Half a whole wheat baguette, cubed

For the Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or your favourite vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mustard, any type
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• 3 tablespoons canola oil or other vegetable oil

For the Salad:

• 1 lb mixed greens
• 1 cup sprouts
• 2 carrots, peeled
• 1/2 cup almond slivers
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

Method

Preheat oven to 350°.

1. For the Croutons:
1. Put the cubed baguette onto a baking sheet and toast in oven until golden and crispy.
2. For the Dressing:
1. Meanwhile whisk the dressing ingredients together until they are smooth.
3. For the Salad:
1. Put greens in a large salad bowl and grate in the carrots. 
2. Add the sprouts, almonds and pumpkin seeds. 
3. Drizzle on the dressing and add croutons. 
4. Toss well and serve.