Eating for Energy
INGREDIENTS: 2 teaspoons grated lime zest 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons ghee, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon almond oil 1 cup quinoa 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 medium tomatoes, diced 4 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS: Whisk together lime zest and … [Read more...]
This beautiful and healthy pear salad is quick to make. It's good as a side dish to just about anything, but try it by itself as a light meal with a glass of cool, crisp white wine. Use pears that are tender but still a bit crisp. Makes 2 salads. Its also delicious if you sprinkle some walnuts over it as well. Ingredients: 6 slices … [Read more...]
I was craving lentil salad the other day and started going through my cookbooks to find one that would totally hit the spot. This was harder than I expected, as it turned out, since my craving wasn’t just any craving – it was specific to a mustardy-cumin-infused-shallot-rich-lentil-salad-perfect-for-lunches kind of taste. So, as is my … [Read more...]
This is a great party contribution, especially for an outdoorsy, barbecue-type party. Although really anytime you want to impart a little summery fiesta attitude into a regular old party, feel free to bring this salad. Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp … [Read more...]
Ingredients: 2 mangoes, diced 1 red bell pepper, juliened 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/4 red onion, sliced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half whole romain lettuce leaves 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil the juice of 1 lime sea salt Preparation: In a large bowl mix mangoes, bell pepper, celery and … [Read more...]
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, sliced thin for dressing: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon agave 2 tablespoons fresh dill, or 1 tablespoon dried 1 teaspoon mustard seed, brown or golden 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional) 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 1/2 teaspoon pink salt Preparation: Slice cucumber thin. Combine … [Read more...]
Say hello to spring with this fresh carrot cucumber salad in a delightful spicy peanut sauce Ingredients: Salad 2 medium-large carrots 1/2 cucumber Spicy peanut dressing 1/4c peanut butter (or almond butter if you prefer) 1.5 tbsp tamari (or nama shoyu to be truly raw - I'm just scared of the high sodium content. If you use … [Read more...]
Ingredients: • 60 ml (2 fl oz.) red wine vinegar • 2 tbsp orange juice • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 crushed garlic clove • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley • 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon Directions: Place the ingredients in a screw top jar and shake well to combine. … [Read more...]
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