Bitter Greens, Mung Bean And Orange Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup mixed bitter greens (watercress, salad leaves etc.)
• 1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts
• 1 cup orange sections, deseeded
• 1/2 cup diced avocado
• 1 tablespoon soaked walnut bits, soaked for 15 minutes in warm water
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Preparation

1. heat one tbsp of the oil in a pan. toss in the spinach leaves and mung beans and stir briefly to wilt the spinach leaves.
2. remove to a bowl and cool. add the mixed bitter greens, orange and avocado. in another bowl, briskly whisk together the lemon juice, rest of the olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, ginger and tahini. pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. garnish with the chopped walnuts and serve immediately.