Raw Shaved Veggie Salad

I was peeling my carrots today 

and I was inspired to make a shaved salad.

I normally steam all my veggies,
including my spinach leaves,

but today's meal was high raw,

 minus the pinto beans and...

the steamed portabella mushroom (not pictured).

Another daily eats and clean eating post for ya :). 

Raw Shaved Veggie Salad 

handful of baby spinach leaves 

4 stalks of asparagus

1 carrot, peeled

1 small beet, peeled

small knob of ginger

1/4 cup dry pinto beans, soaked overnight

1-2 cups of water

Directions:

1. Bring water and soaked pinto beans into a boil and let it simmer for at least 30-40 minutes. Add more water if needed.  Turn off heat when beans are tender.

2. Shave carrots, asparagus, beets, and a few flakes of ginger. 

3. Top the shaved veggies and cooked pinto beans on top of spinach. 

4. Enjoy with your favorite dressing or eat solo. 

Do you prefer steamed salads or raw salads?