Mother Earth's Table

Ingredients

·        One large bunch of fresh dandelion greens, cleaned and dried

·        One half bunch of Romaine lettuce

·        Two small apples, cut into ¼ inch sections, married with lime juice

·        One large beefsteak tomato

·        One half large white onion

·        One whole bunch fresh mint, chopped

·        Extra lime juice

·        One pinch dried basil

·        One pinch dried oregano

·        One cup soft tofu, cut into one and a half inch cubes, sliced again in the center and marinated for one hour in the fridge, with                        balsamic vinegar, and one inch of ginger root smashed.  

·        ¼ cup lightly toasted almonds, pecans, walnuts or pine nuts

·        3 Tablespoon EVOO

·        Black pepper to taste

·        Parmesan cheese to taste

Directions

First, toss dandelions, Romaine lettuce, apples, tomato, onion, mint in large salad bowl.  Mix in EVOO and lime juice.  Sprinkle in basil and oregano.  Mix thoroughly.  Plate.  Add nuts or salmon as a garnish.  Add black pepper and parmesan cheese to taste.  Remember to take the dandelion leaves before they flower.  Wash well, but they’re totally edible, like orchid flowers.