Living Simply

Easy Fall Salad

1 small bunch of beets
2 slices rustic bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Course salt and pepper
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 TBS orange juice
2 avocados, sliced
2 naval oranges, peel and pith removed, segmented
2 cups spinach
1 TBSP toasted salted sunflower seeds

Heat oven to 425 degrees.  Wrap the beets tightly in foil and roast until tender, about one hour.  Remove the skin and slice.  Toss the bread pieces with 2 TBSP oil, season with salt and pepper, and toast until golden, about 6 minutes.  Whisk the vinegar, orange juice, and remaining 2 TBSP oil.  Season with salt and pepper.  Drizzle over beets, avocados, spinach and croutons.  Top with sunflower seeds.

Living Simply:

Sometimes we all become confused with the what we want as opposed to what we need.  I challenge you to let go of the constant desires of wanting more things, and focus on the relationships all around you.  Holding more loosely to things allows you to focus inwardly and hold tightly to God.

  "We value uncluttered lives, which free us to love boldly, give generously, and serve joyfully. "
                                                                                  -Esther Spurrier