Golden Beet and Sunny Salad
March 17, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings
Yield: 4 servings (pictured here with toasted pecans) Sweet golden beets are roasted to bring out their natural sugars, and then marinated in a flavorful vinaigrette to make them pop. This is a beautiful salad and is one of my staples all year round. Nutrition Tip: To roast veggies in foil without transferring aluminum to [...]
Kale Chips
March 17, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes
Yield: 6-8 servings These mineral-rich pop ‘em in your mouth crunchies make a low-carb alternative to popcorn, potato chips or French fries. The winning formula? Salty, sour and sweet. 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1-2 tablespoons honey or several drops liquid stevia 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/8-1/4 [...]
Raw Pad Thai
August 2, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 4 Fresh young coconut meat replaces conventional rice noodles in this sweet and spicy Thai dish. Don’t be frightened just cause you’ve never opened a coconut — It’s easier than you think and the directions are listed in step-by-step format below. SAUCE 1-inch-piece fresh ginger, peeled 4 pitted dates, soaked for 10 minutes if [...]
Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Apricot-Citrus Prawns
August 2, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings
Makes 2 entree servings An elegant way to get your greens, orange and lemon coalesce with fresh apricots to top tender baby arugula and sauted prawns. Soft goat cheese is blended with toasted pine nuts and dried apricots for a sweet, sour and nutty kick. Tempeh can easily substitute the prawns. CHEESE 2 ounces chevre [...]
Warming Winter Fruit Salad – Bauman College
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings
Yield: 4-6 servings 6 pitted prunes 4 dried apricots 1/2 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup flaxseeds 3 mandarin oranges, peeled 2 very ripe persimmons 4 small pineapple guavas (optional) 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Pinch each: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and orange peel Soak the prunes and apricots in water to [...]
Fresh Fennel and Baby Spinach Salad with Honey-Miso Vinaigrette
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings
Yield: 6 servings VINAIGRETTE 1 tablespoon blond (light) miso 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced 1 shallot, finely diced 2 teaspoons honey 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons olive oil Splash tamari SALAD 1 fennel bulb, sliced 4 scallions, white and tender green [...]
Roasted Garlic Dressing – Dorothy McNett
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Sauces
Yield: about 3/4 cup 1 large head garlic, roasted (see recipe below) 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar grated zest of one lemon juice of the lemon 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt a few grindings of freshly ground peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their papers [...]
Roasted Pepper-Arugula Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings
Yield: 4 servings Soft and sweet roasted peppers top this light and healthy green salad for added nutrition, richness in taste and a touch of flair. The walnuts add omega-3s for a happy heart and bodacious brain. VINAIGRETTE 1 medium shallot, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar pinch [...]
