For a delicious way to get a big portion of your daily requirements of fruits, vegetables, nuts and beans out of the way in one fell swoop, try this big salad I created for lunch last week.

mixed greens

roasted red bell peppers, chopped

mango, chopped

black beans

toasted walnuts, chopped

roasted garlic cloves, sliced

lime juice

extra virgin olive oil

fresh ground sea salt and pepper

For this dish I used roasted bell peppers I had prepared the night before for another dish. I purchased the roasted garlic at the olive bar at Safeway.

To toast walnut halves, break them up and put them in a small skillet over medium heat. Watch them carefully because they burn easily.

Place greens on a ten inch plate and top with remaining ingredients. Salt and pepper generously. Squeeze a generous amount of lime juice over salad and top with olive oil.

You can size this dish to each individual palate. I like to use generous portions of the toppings for maximum deliciousness. Don’t skimp.

Amazing flavors, nutritious and super easy!

Enjoy your weekend, Shiree’