Warm Veggie Spinach Salad with Cacao Nibs

Top this salad with cacao nibs to give it a little crunch and a lot of additional health benefits!

Warm Veggie Spinach Salad with Cacao Nibs

For PDF copy of recipe, Warm Veggie Spinach Salad with Cacao Nibs

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, cut as match sticks
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 bell pepper (yellow, red or orange)
• 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 3 beets, cooked and sliced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 4-6 cups spinach
• 6-10 grape tomatoes
• 2-3 tablespoons cacao nibs

Dressing (Optional):

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Saute green onions, zucchini, carrot, bell pepper in grapeseed oil for 5 minutes.  Add thyme.
2. Add sliced beets and saute for another 2 minutes.
3. Add balsamic vinegar to pan and cook for 1 minute.
4. In large bowl, place spinach and grape tomatoes.
5. Add warm vegetables.
6. Top salad with cacao nibs.
7. Toss with additional dressing, if desired.