Beet Carrot Apple Salad

this is a favorite salad i have enjoyed often this summer as i continue to heal. yet all of the produce here is considered year-round or all-seasons, so this fresh, raw, healing, flavorful salad can be enjoyed anytime of year. 

time: 20 minutes

serves: 6

ingredients:

2 beets, shredded

4 carrots, shredded

2 apples, shredded

zest + juice (1/4 cup) from 2 lemons (or limes)

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tbsp raw honey (optional)

2 tbsp sesame seeds (black or white)

2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds

instructions:

1. in a large bowl add shredded beets, carrots, and apples. mix.

2. in a small bowl add the zest and juice from lemons, oil, salt, pepper, honey (if using.), and seeds. mix. pour this dressing into the big bowl. coat the beets, carrots, and apples thoroughly. enjoy!