Mandarin Spring Salad + Gamut Life Review

Spring is such a beautiful time of year. The flowers are in bloom, the birds and baby birds are chirping happily, the sun is shining and the sky is blue. It enlivens the senses! To celebrate this special time of year join me in making a delectable treat for the palette that will leave you with a sweet taste in your mouth and a refreshing burst of energy.
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Start with fresh baby greens, spread chopped red onion and green bell pepper around the outskirts of the bowl. Add your favorite crunchy toppings, I used sunflower seeds and roasted cashew pieces. Add raisins for a hint of sweetness, 3 heirloom baby tomatoes, and a mandarin orange to make each bight burst with flavor! Add a jalapeno slice or two for an added kick and a sun dried tomato if you have one handy. Drizzle with your favorite dressing we chose Trader Joe's Goddess Dressing mixed with Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette. What are you left with?

• No cholesterol
• High in vitamin A
• Very high in vitamin B6
• Very high in vitamin C

I've been working on adding more colors to the salad for a rainbow of health! Enjoy the beautiful energy the plants bring to your body!

Servings: 2  Calories per serving: 220 (includes 2 tbsp dressing)

Ingredients:

• 2 Big Handfuls of Baby Greens
• 1/4 chunk red onion - chopped small
• 1/4 chunk green bell pepper - chopped small
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup roasted (or raw) cashew pieces
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 mandarin oranges - peeled
• 2 slices sun dried tomatoes
• 4 slices jalapeno
• 6 heirloom tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Goddess Dressing
• 2 tbsp Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette

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Directions:

1. Place greens in your bowl
2. Place onion and green bell pepper in a food processor to chop up finely. (Time saver!)
3. Sprinkle with seeds, nuts, and raisins.
4. Spread the mandarin slices on the outer edge.
5. Place 3 heirloom tomatoes in each salad, with one sun dried tomato and two jalapeno slices. Top with dressing and dig in!!

Gamut Life recently reached out and blessed me with an incredible tank-top and sweatshirt for the spring season. I am so grateful as they instantly became my new favorites!!! It feels great to spread a positive message while living life. I can tell their apparel is designed with care. The cuts are made just right causing an ideal fit for woman. The material chosen is high quality and feels great on your skin. If you want to support the cause get your very own by clicking the picture.
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I think it's absolutely worth it. While you are at it check out their YOLO edition! What a beautiful flattering fit. A million thanks for sharing the love. I HIGHLY recommend Gamut Life!!!

What is Gamut? - http://gamutlife.com/http://gamutlife.com/apparel/go-vegan

"GAMUT IS AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE BRAND.Gamut is dedicated to and inspired by art, music, fitness, skateboarding, sports, community involvement, nutrition, and philosophy/spirituality. We endorse taking an active role in your physical, mental, and spiritual health rather than looking for the "magic pill" or quick fix. When you wear our custom clothing or headwear, buy art from the shop or support in any way, you are representing a passion for life and culture, commitment to your own health and well-being through positive avenues, with style.

RUN THE GAMUT. We encourage you to go out and do everything you can with a healthy mindset. Fake it till you become it if you have to. Learn constantly and stay fresh.  Be a kid again. Support local.  Workout daily. Meditate if u want.  Question the media and the corrupt mainstream.  Notice nature. Try a random class or activity.  Pick up a paintbrush or dust off your old instrument.  Get out of your comfort zones. Get your bodies and brains firing again. Create your own version of The Gamut Life. You already know what you need to do.

HAVE THE COURAGE TO LIVE. ANYONE CAN DIE."
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WOW - What a message for humanity Gamut Life is sharing. We must all rise up (including ME!) and have the courage to LIVE our dreams, to LIVE this life honorably. Each day is a precious gift. As Gerald would say "May you find your passion and share it." Spring forward with a gust of fresh energy!

With love,
Christa