Romaine Salad with Grapefruit and Poppyseed Dressing
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings
Yield: 4-6 servings Dressing 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons white wine or champagne vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup walnut or grapeseed oil 1 teaspoon poppyseeds Salad 1 head romaine leaves, washed and chopped 1 red grapefruit, chopped 1/2 avocado, sliced 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts Blend all of the [...]
Garlicky Apple-Walnut Dressing
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings, Sauces
Yield: about 1 cup This simple, easy dressing whips up in minutes and can be used over salads or meats, or can be kept at a thicker consistency for use as a dip for fruits, veggies or meat satays. 3/4 cup walnuts, raw or toasted 2 cloves garlic, whole 1/2 apple, cored and rough chopped [...]
Curried Wheat Berry and Lentil Salad
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 6-8 Wheat berries are a delightful, chewy grain that have ample amounts of protein, especially when combined with beans. This is a mildly spicy summer salad with sweet undertones of honey and cinnamon. It get better over time, so make sure it has at least an hour (up to overnight) to soak up the [...]
Heirloom Tomato Israeli Salad
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings
Serves 4 My favorite for this recipe is to get one of those baskets of mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes in hues of yellow, red and orange (even the green zebras look cool) that you find at the farmer’s market. Slice them in half and toss them with the other ingredients and you have an exquisite [...]
Infused Flame Oil
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Sauces, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon mild paprika 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 6 whole cloves 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 bay leaf Gently heat the oil over low heat in a small sauté pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Keep the oil warm, but do not over-heat, as the spices will become bitter and the oil [...]
Chive Garnishing Oil
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings, Sauces, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
1-2 bunches fresh chives Olive oil Place the chives in a food processor or blender and purée. While the machine is running, add a little olive oil through the feed tube to form a desired consistency for drizzling. Drizzle over soups, entrées, or around plate edges for a bright green splash of color.
Baby Spinach Salad with Caramelized Onions and Curried Apples
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings
Yield: 4 servings CURRIED APPLES AND ONIONS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, sliced thin 1 apple, sliced thin 1/2 teaspoon mild curry powder DRESSING 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch salt 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons walnut oil (or use more olive oil) CANDIED PECANS OR [...]
Cucumber-Mint Raita
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Sauces, Side Dishes
FROM INDIAN (DL) Yield: about 2 cups This traditional yogurt sauce is used as a side to balance pungent curries. It also makes a cooling dressing for green salads or a dip for fresh vegetables. 2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt dash cayenne or red pepper flakes 1/2 cucumber, diced [...]
