Salad as a meal

Even in winter its good to eat some raw vegetables.
We’ll have this with soup or as a meal in itself with some whole grain bread.

This recipe is approximately four servings as a meal.

Red leaf lettuce or mixed greens – one head, washed dried and torn
3-4 carrots
¼ -1/2 head of cabbage
1 bunch green onions
1 red or yellow bell pepper
½ cup walnuts (or nut of choice)
2/3 cup of cooked or canned pinto beans
Optional- feta or parmesan cheese- ½-2/3 cup, parsley or cilantro
Toss it with dressing and serve with whole grain bread

Dressing:
1/3-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of one to two lemons (depending on size)
Approximately 1 tablespoon of light miso

Blend ingredients together, add salt, pepper as needed, and adjust other amounts to taste.