Californian Salad

• 1 small crisp lettuce, torn in pieces
• 2 carrots, coarsely grated
• 4 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds or unsalted cashew nuts, halved
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• Juice of 1 small orange
• Salt and ground black pepper

Put all of the salad vegetables, almonds or cashew nuts and seeds into a large bowl.

Put all of the dressing ingredients into a screw top jar, shake them up well and pour over the salad.

Toss the salad thoroughly and divide it between four small salad bowls . Seasoned and serve lightly chilled.

• Yields: 4 servings
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes