INGREDIENTS

1/2 head green cabbage, shredded as for slaw

20 or so cherry tomatoes, halved

2 medium or 1 large zucchini, halved, then sliced into coins

2 handfuls mixture of: Pumpkin Seeds, Peanuts, Sunflower Seeds, Cashews

Pesto Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

PESTO VINAIGRETTE

Combine in a food processor or blender:

3 cloves garlic

4 large handfuls of basil leaves (a stem here or there won’t hurt)

Blend/process until nicely ground. Add:

1/4 cup good quality Olive Oil

Juice of 1 lemon

4 T red wine vinegar

salt and pepper

1 handful grated Pecorino Cheese (optional but recommended)

Process again to get the salad dressing. Taste! Add anything you might want… more oil for a silkier dressing, more vinegar for tart… salt and pepper as needed.

SALAD

Combine all the dry ingredients in a large salad bowl, along with enough of the dressing to lightly coat (don’t overdress, start slow and add as needed). Add a few nuts and cherry tomato halves on top for serving.