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Garden Salad with Pea Shoots and Lime Chipotle Dressing + SEED Kit GIVEWAY!

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“Grow what you love. The love will keep it growing.”
~ Emilie Barnes
Salad with Pea Shoots and Lime Chipotle Dressing
serves 2 ~ $3.14 per serving
5 oz mixed greens ($2.69)
1 medium onion ($.05)
1 avocado ($1.49)
pea shoots ($.50)
4 tablespoons lime juice ($.75)
2 tablespoons agave ($.40)
4 tablespoons olive oil ($.40)
1 large clove garlic ($.05)
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning ( I used a Mrs. Dash brand)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
lime slices for garnish 
It think it might be possible to eat salad every day and not eat the same one in a lifetime, there are so many variations in salads and dressings. 
This is really simple. Just assemble the salad and whir up the dressing ingredients in a blender. A bullet type blender works really well for this, although I use a pint canning jar attached to the blade assembly of my blender. Add a few lime slices for garnish.

calories: 257
fat: 29 gr
carbs: 40 gr
protein: 9 gr

And for tomorrow, in keeping with the garden theme, I’ll show you how to make this vegan (but not raw) garden cake that’s perfect for birthdays!

Oh, one more garden thing!

SEED GIVEAWAY!

Ultimate Herb Garden Kit

from Dollar Seeds

Contains a packet of each of the following seeds:

Italian Large Leaf Basil, Cilantro, Bouquet Dill, Green Curled Ruffled Endive, Fennel, Oregano, Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, Green Purslane, Broad Leaved Sage, Summer Savory, Large Leaf Sorrel, Common Thyme

a $15.00 value that includes shipping

I had some sample seeds from Dollar Seeds in the spring, and they grew marvelously. I even went back for more, and am still growing a patch of Dollar Seed arugula. The selection is broader now, and I really like that Dave, the owner, donates seeds to pantry growers.

There are a few ways to enter. Just do as many of the following as you’d like, and leave a comment below for each.

“Like” the Raw on $10 a Day (or Less) page on Facebook

Leave a comment below about what you enjoy most (or don’t enjoy!) about gardening

Tweet this giveaway

Blog about this giveaway

Follow me @LisaViger on Twitter

Visit Dollar Seeds (link above) and comment on what you find!

I’ll announce the winner next Wednesday, October 26.

Lisa Viger Gotte

Hello! I'm Lisa, an artist, photographer, author, gardener, navel-gazer, and lover of the planet and all its inhabitants. I draw and paint, cook, write, take lots of pics, eat lots of chocolate, and practice gratitude daily.

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33 Responses

  1. Ashlin says:
    October 25, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    I tweeted

  2. Ashlin says:
    October 25, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    I'm following you on twitter!

  3. Ashlin says:
    October 25, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    I blogged about the giveawayhere. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!

  4. Ashlin says:
    October 25, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    After checking out Dollar Seeds I decided I have to buy their Bulk Corn Holiday Hybrid. Everyone in my family loves corn, and I can't wait til I can plant it. Dollar Seeds also has so many great sprouts; looking forward to shopping there!

  5. Ashlin says:
    October 25, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    The best thing about gardening for me is knowing that I have fresh organic produce that I can get! Plus I love to see the spout grow and become a plant.

  6. CH says:
    October 25, 2011 at 1:00 am

    I live where it is not possible to have a garden, so I enjoy gardening by proxy by reading about it, looking at pictures and shopping at a farmers' market.

  7. J-Bo says:
    October 23, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    I "liked" the page on Facebook, but I already have the site on my RSS feed for daily reading. 🙂 I have been working on changing my food lifestyle and your blog has been the most helpful because of the delicious recipes and cheap prices. I also plan to start gardening this Spring so I can have my own fresh produce to "cook" with!

  8. HiHoRosie says:
    October 21, 2011 at 8:47 pm

    That is a darling cake – I love it! And love those fuzzy caterpillers. They're my fave!

  9. Anonymous says:
    October 21, 2011 at 2:42 am

    Meant to say "this" website, i.e. rawon10, not "those websites." ack!

  10. Anonymous says:
    October 21, 2011 at 2:42 am

    Great article, great blog! I like this frugal raw approach 🙂

    I've tipped a couple of your entries on tiptheweb.com. Don't remember which ones though…but it has saved those tips, so if you start an account with them in the next six months, and "claim" those websites, those tips should be waiting for you. Of course, if you don't want any of it, don't worry and have a nice day 🙂

  11. eschewcookedfood says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:51 am

    I LOVE pea shoots! Are they in season where you are?

  12. Elizabeth says:
    October 20, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    Best thing for me is being outside, praising God for his glorious creation!!!
    BTW–very clever how your menu card has the pea shoots on it too!!! Love it!
    Peace and Raw Health,
    Elizabeth

  13. Nancy says:
    October 20, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Dollar seeds has a nice selection of veggies, sprouts, and herbs. Plus bulk and $1 packs.

  14. Nancy says:
    October 20, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    What I love most about gardening is standing back and gazing at all the plants growing and producing.

  15. Nancy says:
    October 20, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    I liked you on FB.

  16. Jamie says:
    October 20, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    I also visited Dollar Seeds. I like the disclaimer that their seeds are grown organically even if the farms haven't met certification yet – that is a long process. I can't wait to order from them in the spring!

  17. Jamie says:
    October 20, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    I liked you on Facebook! Would love some seeds!

  18. Amy says:
    October 20, 2011 at 12:22 am

    I also liked Raw on $10 on FB.

    Thanks for hosting the give away!

  19. Amy says:
    October 20, 2011 at 12:22 am

    I love gardening because it gets me outside and gives me such a sense of satisfaction! I grow veggies and native plants, so I benefit my body, my mind, and my neighborhood, too!

  20. celyn says:
    October 19, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    Excellent giveaway! I would love to win some seeds. What I like most about gardening is when you see the first tiny fruit or vegetable start to emerge. I love tracking the sugar snaps!

  21. kelli says:
    October 19, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    great photos, post and giveaway!

    what i love most about gardening is watching my little niece pick and eat straight from the vine.

  22. Anonymous says:
    October 19, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    I think gardening is amazing, but unfortunately, I have a black thumb and everything I touch seems to die. We also have a lot of snakes by us and I am petrified, so gardening is out for me. I would love to be able to garden, though. I leave it up to my hubby. Need to do some garden boxes I think….

    Jennifer T.

  23. Jessica D'Amico (JeDa) says:
    October 19, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    I love seeing my little round green tomatoes turn yellow, orange, and then red as the summer goes on.

  24. graceunderpressure says:
    October 19, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    I'm not entering cuz I won the last one! <3 But gardening is very gratifying. I currently have a tea tray covered in green grape tomatoes (sposed to be yellow or red, I think) waiting for them to ripen. I had to salvage them from the frost!

  25. Leslie R. says:
    October 19, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    I Tweeted!

  26. Leslie R. says:
    October 19, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    I'm now following you on Twitter (as pixiepineblog)

    🙂 Thanks!

  27. Melinda says:
    October 19, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    I enjoy being out in the fresh air and sunshine while gardening. It is most satisfying making a meal or preserving the harvest from your own garden.

  28. Get Skinny, Go Vegan. says:
    October 19, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Enjoy that I know where my food comes from! DON'T enjoy slugs on my Kale!

  29. Casi Leigh says:
    October 19, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Cutest cake idea EVER.

    Also, I am starting my first backyard garden in the spring. I finally have the space and decided to just jump in feet first. I am having so much fun deciding what to plant and where.

  30. Jeanne says:
    October 19, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    Sounds delicious. Keep gardening!

  31. TC says:
    October 19, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    Gardening is good for the soul as well as the body! It is my number one stress reliever late spring to early fall!

  32. janet @ the taste space says:
    October 19, 2011 at 10:24 am

    I like how the kale seeds are on sale right on their website. 🙂

  33. janet @ the taste space says:
    October 19, 2011 at 10:23 am

    The best part about gardening is having fresh veggies and herbs!