132+DeliciousSalads,DressingsAndDips

MoreThan132Delicious,AdaptableSalads,DressingsAndDips:

Gabrielle’sFUSS-FREEHealthyVegRecipesWithEasy-To-FindIngredients

ByGabrielleRaiz

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Salads

Introduction:NoMoreBoringSalads!Saladsareunder-ratedbymany.Manypeopletreatthemasthe‘thingonthe

sidethatyoushouldeat’andtheyeatahotmealastheirmainnutrition.Iknowbecause that used tobeme!But salads canbe themost amazingmainpart ofyourmealandIwanttoshowyouhow!

Thisbookwaswrittenespeciallyfortheuninspiredandsalad-boredmajoritywho are tired of the same old lettuce, tomato, onion concoction with a fewembellishments.Maybeyouhaveastore-boughtdressingor2inyourfridgethatyouuseforeveryvegetablecombination.Nowonderthesaladpizzazzhasgone.Ormaybeitwasneverthere.

Well!Worry nomore. There is a way out from the tedium.You canmakeincrediblesaladswithlessthanahandfulofingredientsintotal,thatwillknockyour proverbial socks off! And you can make sophisticated salads that willdelightyourtastebudstoo.

Your satisfaction is only limited by your willingness to experiment andappreciatethemanyideasandguidelinesinthisbook.

Butmakingsaladsisjusthalfthestory!Whatyoudressyoursaladwithcanrevitalizeyourpalate and revolutionizeyourmeals.Whenyouuse interesting,scrumptious dressings, they can transform just about ANY vegetable into the

tastesensationyouhavebeencraving.

Inthisbookyou’llfindarangeofsalads.Fromthesimpletothesophisticatedintermsofnumbersofingredientsandcomplexityandtypesofinclusions.Whatwillreallygetyourappetitegoingiswhenyoudiscovertheworldofdressings(includingsalsasanddips)andhowtopairthemwithyoursalads.

This iswhyyou’ll findmoredressingsanddips in thisbook than theactualsaladrecipes.

Ihopeyouareinspiredtoknowthatyoucaneatasaladwithjustaboutanyvegetable in it.Youcan chooseyour ingredients basedon creatingdeliciouslynutritiousblends.Butrestassured,thatevenifyoufindyourselfwithlittlemorethanthehumblelettuce,onionandtomatoinyourfridgeoneday,thatyou’llfindacornucopiaofamazingthingstodressthemwith–andbeexcitedaboutit.

Whataboutmysalad-phobicchildren?Whatchildrenareservedwhentheyareveryyoungreallycanpavethewayto

thetastesthattheydevelop(naturally).Becauseoftheculturalleaningsandfastfoodavailability (whichhavebecomeculturalhabits)manychildrenaresalad-resistant anddon’t eat nearly enough rawvegetables and fruit andgreen leafyvegetables.

Yourjourneywithyourchildreninmind,willinvolvefindinginnovativewaysto tempt them.Youmayfindsimplevegetablestickswithcrazy,deliciousandinterestingdipsandthickerdressingscouldbethekey.

Theotherwonderfulway is to front load themwithgreensmoothies.Theseare prettymuch salads in a glass that are extremely kid-friendly (aka people-friendly) that provide the nutrition along with the sweetness of fruit. I havefoundwithmyown family that usinggreen smoothies hasmadeour daughterway more interested in experimenting with salads. My goal of providing herwiththebestnutritionIcanismadesomucheasier.

Ifyouneedaquick,easyanddelicioussteppingstonetoincrediblenutrition,thenpleasealsotakealookatmyotherbookcalled“GreenSmoothieMagic”.It’sabestsellerthathasbeendelightingthousandsaroundtheworld.

Thisseriesofcookingandfoodpreparationbooks issomething that Iaminthethroesofcreating,thatcombinesmyloveofgreatfood,simplicityandease.It’simportanttomethattherecipesarehighlyadaptabletoyouandyourneedsandthatyoucanfindjustaboutanyoftheingredientswithinthesepagesatyoursupermarketandyourlocalfarmers’market.

So,let’stakealookatsensationalsalads...

Contents

MakingSuperSalads

Addasalad

Howtovaryyoursaladsandtemptyoursenses

Here’swhatyoucanputinyoursalads

Anoteongarnishes

Addingmeat,fish,tofu,eggsanddairytoyoursalads

Eggs

TofuandTempeh

Marinatingtofuortempeh

Agreattrickwithginger

AddingCookedComponents

Theartofkeepingyourleafygreenscrunchyandfresh(andnotsoggy)

HowToUseTheSaladsIngredientsLists

TheLists

OilsandVinegarsandCondiments

Let’sLookAtSomeSpectacularSalads

Awordonquantities

1.SimplyZucchini

2.Radish,AsparagusandMushroomSalad

3.Fenn-tacularSalad

Anoteaboutgratedvegetables

AnoteaboutSPIRAL-gratedvegetables

4a.CarrotSalad

4b.CarrotSaladVariations

5.ThaiGreenPapayaSalad

6.IndianKachumberSalad

7.PineappleCurrySalad

8a.TomatoSalad

8b.SummerTomatoSalad

8c.TomatoSaladVariations

9.WaldorfSalad

10.It’sRocketScience

11.Sweet&SourCucumberSalad

12.SweetandSourCucumberSaladMarkII

13a.GlassNoodleSalad

13b.KelpNoodleSalad

14.Coleslaw

15.SweetSlaw

16.Kaleslaw

17.CrunchySlaw

18.NutsOverBroccoli

19.MushroomSalad

20.Mushroom,CitrusandSpinachSalad

21.KaleSalad

22.WatermelonandRedOnionSalad

23.SteamedSalads

24.SuperSalad

25.PeskyPeach&Pecan

26.ZestyChickpeaSalad

27.FennelSalad

28.CucumberTomatoDillSalad

29.ZucchiniPastaSalad

30.WildHerbSalad

31.BreakfastFruitSalad

32.MintyGrapeSalad

33.PotatoSalad

34.PepperyPear&WalnutSalad

35.CeleriacSalad

36.AvocadoGrapefruitSalad

37.MintyOrangeSalad

38.GreekSalad

39.TabouliTabboulehTabbouli

40.AsianSpicedGreenPapayaSalad

41.RipePapayaSalad

42.GreenBeanSalad

43.ChickpeaSalad

44.CrunchyJicamaSalad

45.SeaweedSalad

46.BountifulSeaweedSalad

47.RainbowSalad

SixteenDifferentSaladIdeas

48.RoastPumpkinAndWhiteBeanSalad

49.Pear,Watercress,Hazelnut,Beetroot,DriedFig

50.Carrot,Orange,andGingerSalad

51.SimpleAvocadoSalad

GuacamoleRules!

Wheretostart,whattoadd

Chillipeppers

Addingtomatoes

Storingguacamole

Sourcream

52.SimpleGuacamole

53.SmokyGuacamole

54.TomatoGuacamole

55.CornyCuminGuacamole

56.LazySalsaGuacamole

57.KindaSortaSourCrème

58.GrapefruitGuacamoleSalsa

59.BruschettaSalsa

60.FreshSalsa

61.GingerChipotleSalsa

62.LimeyTomangoSalsa

63.CoconutPapayaSalsa(orMango)

64.TomatoMintSalsa

Dressings,vinaigrettes,sauces,dips,hummus,dollopcreams

Taste-testingandtakingtastedilutionintoaccount

Taste-testtotakeproducevariationsintoaccount

Theartoftaste-testing

65a.Easy&DeliciousDressing

65b.‘Easy&Delicious’withaPunch

65c.Endless‘Easy&Delicious’Varieties

66a.BasicVinaigrette

66b.BasilBasic

67.Sweet&SourSesameAsianDressing

68.ThaiSatayDressing

69.MangoAvocadoDressing

70a.ThatTahinaDressing

70b.GreenifiedTahinaDressing

71.BlondLemonDressing

72.TomangoDressing

73.SweetGingerSauce

74.NutsAboutThisDressing

75.CorianderChipotleDressing

76a.LemonCashewDressing1

76b.LemonCashewDressing2

77.SweetMustardSauce

78.Mustard-AlmondAioli

79.MoroccanDressing

80.LemonGingerSesameSauce

81.RaspberryVinaigrette

82.BalsamicVinaigrette

83a.BlackOliveDressing

83b.RichTomatoDressing

84.MintedPearSilk

85.Sweet&SpicyTomatoPastaSauce

86.SesameVinaigretteDressing

87.MangorientDressing

88.Lemon-GingerVinaigrette

89.SmoothGreenCaesarDressing

90.ClassicCaesarDressing

91.Robert’sFavoriteDressing

92.RawMayonnaise

93.CutMeSomeFlaxDressing

94.OrangeGingerVinaigrette

95.FragrantTomatoVinaigrette

96.WhiteWineDressing

97.ChipotleandOrangeDressing

98.SiamSesameDressing

99.HoneySpiceVinaigrette

100a.Mang-nificenceDressing

100b.Cumin-ScentedMang-nificence

101.Dijon&TarragonDressing

102.SpicedApricotVinaigrette

103.CreamyGarlickySauce

KindaSortaSourCrèmeReprise

104.CreamyDressingBase

105.RedCreamDressing

HummusRecipes

106.RegularHummus

107.Sproutedhummus

108.RawNutHummususingMacadamiasandorCashews

109.SundriedTomatoHummus

110.RawZucchiniHummus

111.RoastedRedPepperHummus

112.BeetThisHummus

113.CilantroWhiteBeanHummus

114.SunflowerHerbPâté

115.SimplySunflowerPâté

116.SundriedTomatoSunflowerPâté

117.SunflowerMacadamiaDip

118.Pesto–WithorWithoutCheese

119.OliveandTomatoPesto

120.PistachioPesto

HeyPesto:TenDeliciousPestoIdeas

121.Rawquefort(BlueUncheese)Dressing

122.BabaGhanouj

123.RedHotChilliDip

124.DollopSweetCream(and7sweetandsavoryvariations)

BasicDollopSweetCreamRecipe

124a.Variation1-CoconutDollopCream

124b.Variation2-GingeredDollopCream

124c.Variation3-SweetlySpicedDollopCream

124d.Variation4-PepperedSpicyDollopCream

124e.Variation5-SpicedApricotDollopCream

124f.Variation6–VanillaDollopCream

124g.Variation7–BlackPepperVanilla

125.PâtésforNoriorSushiRollsorAnyKindofWrap

126a.MineralSprinkles

126b.MineralSesameSprinkles

127.TomatoChips&TomatoPowder

128.HomemadeSemi-DriedTomatoes

129.SimpleTomatoSnack

130.OpenCucumberSandwiches

Toppingsforyoursalads

131.SuperblySpicedSprinkles

132.SurpriseMeCheesySprinkles

ChiaSeeds

TheListsOfSaladIngredients

Treefruit

Citrusfruit

Tropicalandexotic

Vegetables – Common Varieties Including Fruit That Are Considered AsVegetables

FruitVegetables

Herbsarepartofthevegetablefamily.Here’sashortlist

Leafyandothertypesofvegetables

Bulb,RootandTuberVegetables

NutsandSeeds

Miscellaneous

OilsandVinegarsandCondiments

HerearetheoilsthatIuse

VinegarsandAminoSauces

Thankyou!

Hereismypromisetoyou

Disclaimer

Afriendlyrequest!

MakingSuperSaladsSomethingIlearnedabouttwodecadesagowhenIreadLesleyandSusannah

Kenton’sbook“RawEnergy” is that ifyouwant to reallyenjoy the flavorsofyourvegetablesthencutthemverysmall.Seemssillythatasmalldetail(pardonthepun)wouldmakesuchanimpressiononme.

Outofthatwasbornoneofourfamilyfavorites–“TheSuperSalad”.

Youdon’t alwayshave tocut everything small.The trick is toprepareyourvegetables differently. It’s not very attractive (for the eyes, the palate or thestomach)foreverysaladyoueattolookthesame.

Friendsofmine,LaurentineandJameswhoproducedtheworldfamousFoodMattersmovieand theHungryForChangemovie, toldme inan interviewformyyogawebsite(http://www.HotYogaDoctor.com)thatasimple,fantasticwayofreallyampingupthequalityofyourfoodintakeisto“AddASalad”.

AddasaladThissimpleruleisonethatcantransformyoureatinghabitsandyourhealth.

It came as a big relief to distill the path to vibrant health to something soincrediblyeasy.Ofcourse,creatingsomereasonablevarietyisstillkey.

If you’vebeenmaking the sameold saladwith the samebottledvinaigrettethen it isexciting toknowthatyoucanmakechangeseasily.This iswhat thisbookisabout.

So,addingasaladcanhelpyoumakeadifferenttaste.Butjustimagineforamoment that each of the 3 salads on your table is preparedwith your gardenvarietygrater.Icantellyouthatnotonlywillitnotlookveryappealingitwillfeel‘sameoldsameold’(boring)inthemouth.

If every mouthful feels the same then your experience is going to lose itsappealveryquickly…evenifthesaladsaredifferent.

Havingdifferentwaystoprepareyourveggiesisagift.Thankfullytherearelotsofveryinexpensivegadgetsthatwillhelpyoubecreative.Readonforsome

excellentideasonhowtocreatetheperceptionofdifferentsaladsjustbyvaryingthetexture.

HowtovaryyoursaladsandtemptyoursensesBelowyou’ll findsomelistsof thedifferent ingredientsyoucanput inyour

salads. Run your eye over them, get inspired.At the very least, the listsmayremind you of items that may have slipped out of your awareness. You willenjoygettingreacquaintedwiththemormakesomenew‘friends’.Thenit’suptoyoutodecideifyouwillfollowasaladrecipe,makesubstitutionsormakeupyourown.You’rehereforsomesaladanddressingrecipes.SoIwillassumeyouwanttostartwithmine!

Amajor ‘secret’ topeppingupyour experiences is inwhatyoudo.Prepareyouringredientsindifferentwaystocreateinterestandexcitementsoyourfoodcontinuestosurpriseanddelightyou.

Thinkabout...

SlicingCubingSpiralgratingGratingJuliennecuttingorjuliennegratingwithanimplement(intomatchsticks)Usingyourpeelertoslicefinely,asinlongfineribbonsSupreme cutting citrus (a technique to remove the pith, detailed in thisbook)JuicingMashingOrevenlightlygrillingorsteaming

...youringredients

Averyuseful tool isamandolinslicer.Theyhaveallsortsofbladesso thatyoucanslicethickandthinandinbetween,youcanjulienne(matchsticks),youcangrate.

LookintoSpiralgraters,Juliennegraters(forsmalljobs)andalsoinvestinagood knife. I also have a little handheld implement that I use to ‘crinkle cut’cucumber,zucchiniandcarrot.It’sgotawavyedge.Youcanuseapeelertopeelandapeelertomakestripsofveggiestoo.

If you’d like to seemy recommended resources (with links tomost of therecommendations)–Blenders,Graters,Knivesandvarioushelpfulkitchengearto save you time and improve your results, then please check out this specialpageIhaveputtogetherforyou:

http://www.hotyogadoctor.com/kitchen-resources

We’vejustpurchasedahandylittleelectricgraterandslicerthatiswayeasiertouseandcleanup thanafoodprocessor. It’saTefalFreshExpress. Iamnotsureifthisisavailableeverywhereintheworldsodosomeshoppingaround.

Getcreative.Havefunwithyourfood.Connectwithitsenergy,itsvibrancy,itsfrequencyanditsnutrition.

Practisingyoga(andifyoudon’tknow,Iamknowntheworldoverasayogaexpertandmymonikeris‘HotYogaDoctor’)isaboutbeingconsciouslyawareofyouractions.It’scalledbeinginthemoment.It’sdefinitelyabigpartoflivinga fulfilling life. I like to take those principles to every part of my existenceincludingmakingfood,eatingit…andcleaningupafterward!

Soenjoythesensualprocessofpreparingyourfoodandeatingit.

Having a healthy enjoyment of (healthy) food will manifest a healthyrelationship with all food. It will also create a healthy body shape. That’s animportant consideration for themanymillionswhoneedhelpwith that.Manypeople start a yoga practice or begin exercising because they want to changetheirshapebytoningupand/orslimmingdown.

I believe strongly that eating consistently well creates increasingly betterchoices and reduces cravings for things that do not serve you. This is quiteliterally a sign that you are becoming increasingly in tunewithwhat you andyourbodyneeds.Thatis‘yoga’:Unionofbodyandmind.

Whether your awareness comes about through your own awakenings, lifepracticesorpractisingyogainaclass,itdoesn’treallymatter.Butthatawarenessandthejoythatitbringsisvitaltoyourholisticwellbeing.

Ifyouhaveeverexperiencedguiltforeatingthe‘wrongthing’thenpractisingyoga,mindful awareness throughanymeans anddeveloping supportive eatinghabitswillhelpyoubreakthebondsofbeingaprisonertoyourchoices,feelingguiltyordisempowered.

Eating what you love with some sensible rules to follow (mine includeenjoying a green smoothie every day and ‘adding a salad’ to mymeals) willmakeyourhealth, life and shapechangebecauseyou learn tobringconsciousawarenessintoeverypartofyourlife.

Here’swhatyoucanputinyoursaladsInaword–ANYTHING!

IfyouhappentobereadingthisbookbecauseyouareseriousaboutchangingyourshapethenIinviteyoutoconsiderminimizingtheamountoffleshproductsinyourfood.Startwithsalads.Worktowardsmakingthemthemainpartofyourmeal.

Iamnot‘veg-evangelist’butIdoknowfrompersonalexperience(whenIwas30poundsheavierthanIamnow)thatwhenIstartedlisteningtowhatmybodywas tellingme, Igravitated towards loadsmorevegetablesanda lot lessmeatandfish.It’sastoryIwillwritedownforyouonedayforsure.

Ifyouare trying to loseweight thenmybest recommendation is to learn to

enjoyyoursaladswithoutanymeatorfishorchickeninthematall.Whenyoudoyou’llfeellighterandyourshapewillchangefaster.

Eating flesh – at least for me – slows down the metabolism. and ahem,clearance of wastes. I also like the way that I can fill myself on salad andvegetablesandfeellight.

AnoteongarnishesThe very last recipes in this book are some suggestions for garnishes.

Sometimesjustpoppingsomethingontopofyoursalad,guacamole,salsa,diporsaucecanjustcompletethepictureandmakeitevenmoreappetizing.Itcanaddacrunchorhelpbringoutparticularflavors.

Youwillfindsuggestionsforhowtousenutsandseeds,herbsandvegetablesandevenacheese-liketoppingthatiscompletelydairyfree.IhavetoadmitthatIlovetoeatthisbythespoonful.

Rawandcookedrecipes–butmainlyrawIbelievethatsaladsarebesteatenraw.Ifindthemwaymoreexcitingrawand

I feel healthier, lighter andmore satisfied as a result.This iswhymost of theingredients in this book remain uncooked. You will find several recipes withlegumes(beans)andsomethathavecookedgrainsandothersthatlistblanched,roasted or broiled vegetables. You’ll also find guidelines in those recipes toenjoythemcompletelyrawtoo.

Addingmeat,fish,tofu,eggsanddairytoyoursaladsIleavetheadditionoffleshproductsentirelyuptoyou.Ifyouwanttoadd

meat or fish, may I suggest preparing a per person amount and adding thatportiontoeachplate?

YouwillnotethatIwillsuggestoptionaladditionsorsubstitutionsforcertainsalads.Mostofthetimemyrecipeshavenomeatordairy.Imaymentiontheminafewrecipesbutbasically,it’sUPTOYOU!

Ifyouwanttoaddanounceor2offeta,tofu,fish,chicken,beeforanything,thenpleasefeelfreetodoso.IamvegetarianandIeatveganfood99%ofthe

time.That’smyconfession.However,Idonotpusha‘barrow’.Iamnottryingtoconvinceyouofanythingotherthaneatingbeautifulsaladsanddressingsanddipsisacornerstonetoyourhealth.

Whateveryoucookoruncookwith,asthecasemaybe,alwaysaimtousethebestpossibleingredients.Ifyoucan(andyourbudgetallows)chooseorganicorpesticide free (or selectively sprayed to minimize residue). Local farmers'markets are a great place to find freshly harvested produce that retains evenmorenutritionthantheveggiesyoufindinthesupermarket.

IfyouweretopressmeformypersonalopinionthenIwouldsaythattoeatadietwith at least60% raw ingredients is ahealthy thing todo.To incorporateupwards of 80% raw food could even be a key to exceptional health. Theinternet will help you find plenty of information to support that view – bothanecdotalandscientific.

EggsIf you love eggs and want the nutrition from them then go ahead and add

boiled eggs.They can add a beautiful color to your salads. Particularly if youboilthemeithertothepointwheretheyolksaregoldenandstillshiny,andjustset;orkeeptheminjust1-2minuteslongerandset themharder.Longeragainandthedark,brightgoldenyolkbecomespaleyellowandevengetsagreytinge.Solearnthecookingtimesthatsuityourtaste.

If youwant the nutrition of an egg yolk then you can easily add a yolk tomanydressings.Idon’tchoosetodothatbutitwouldcreatethickerdressings.

TofuandTempehIenjoyaddingtofuandtempehtotheoccasionalmeal.Ilikethetextureand

theflavor.What?Enjoy?Somepeoplereallydon’tlikeitatall.ButpleasepayattentionbecauseIwanttosharewithyouawaytomakeitdelicious.

Somepeople don’t like the idea of eating soy products for various reasons.Whatyoudoisuptoyou,naturally.Hereareafewfactsabouttofuandtempeh.Tofuisasoyproductandagoodsourceofprotein,calciumandBvitamins.Itismade inasimilar fashion tocheesewithacoagulationprocess. Itcomes inalldifferent varieties, firm, soft, silken and even smoked. Firm tofu is higher incalcium.

Tofucanbeeatenas isorcookedinmanyways. Ithas little inherentflavorand so it’s great to absorb other flavors around it. That’s how I use it, aftermarinatingit.

Tempehontheotherhandisfermentedsoybeanswhichmeansitisanaturalprobiotic. Itmay even help you keep a healthy gut and immune system. It isanothergoodproteinsource.Unliketofu,intempehyoucanseethebeansintheproduct.

Eating tempeh is one simple way to reduce your saturated fat intake,especiallyifyou’retryingtoreduceoreliminatemeatfromyourdiet.Itcanhaveagoodmouthfeel,textureandtaste.

IhavetosaythatyoumaywanttotrydifferentbrandsbecauseIhavetastedgreatandnot-at-allgoodvarieties.

WehaveabrandherecalledNutrisoythatmakesaveryreliableanddeliciousorganic product. It even tastes very good straight from the pack. However totransformtheflavorofalmostanytempeh(ortofu)youcanmarinateusingtheinstructionsbelow.

Marinatingtofuortempeh

In awatertight sealable container put firm or smoked tofu, chopped intocubes,slicedorcrumbled(IuseLock&Lock)Grate a generous amount of ginger over the tofu (see “Agreat trickwithginger”)GrateagenerousamountofgarlicYoucanaddspiceslikehotchillipepper,orcuminandsoonPouroverenoughBragg(ortamari)towet(noneedtodrownit).ProbablyafewtablespoonsfullStir if possible or just seal and turn the container over a few times todistribute.Dothisafewtimesoverthecourseofsay,30-60minuteswhichisideal.Youcanstillgetgoodresultswithaveryshortmarinationtimeofonlyafewminutes.

Now you can use your tofu or tempeh either uncooked, added to curries,casserolesorstirfriesorlightlyfried.It’sawinnerinourhouse.

AgreattrickwithgingerI have to credit my mummy (that’s Australian for Mom) with this really

brilliant tip that I haveused for as longas I can remember.So,youknow theproblemwithginger?Youbuyabeautiful freshportionand ifyoudon’tuse itfairlyquicklyitdriesoutandbecomeshard.

Therereallyisnothinglikethefreshtangofginger,especiallyyoungginger.

Whenyounextbuyginger,keepapracticalsizedchunkofitaccessibleinthefridgeorinyourfruitbowlreadytouse.

Therestofit,popintoaplasticsealablebagandthenputit intothefreezer.Yep,that’sright.Freezeit.

Whenyouneedginger,yousimplytakethegingeroutofthefreezerandgrateitwithafinehandgrater.So,here’sthething.Gratingitwithoutthawingcreatesa fine powder that dissolves. The powder actuallymelts giving you the freshgingertaste.It’shandsdownbetterthandriedgingerpowder.

WhenIwanttherichandfull tasteofgingerwithoutmyguestschewingonexplosionsofgingerthenIgoforfrozenginger.Greatforchildren.

Oh,andwhenyou’remarinatingtofu,tempehorforthatmatteranythingatallthatneedsginger,you’llgetamaximumincorporationof theginger tastewithminimumeffort.Hooray!

AddingCookedComponents

Thelastthingbeforewemoveontosaladrecipesistoconsiderothercookedcomponents in your salads. Feel free to add grilled veggies, tofu, tempeh orlimited amounts of cooked pasta or rice. You should always greatly limit theamountofcookedfoodinanysalad.Thatincludesfleshproducts,dairyandegg.Butthat’sjustmyopinion!;)

Ifyoucravesomecookedfoodinyoursaladfromtimetotime,simplyaddahandfulofquinoa, riceorothergrains,pastaorwhatever!See ifyoucankeepyoursalads80-100%raw.

InarecentselectionofweightlossrecipesIadvocatemakingtraditionallyhot‘main meals’ by cooking a smaller component of food and adding rawvegetablespreparedspecially.You’llbesurprisedanddelightedathowGREATthesetasteandevenmoreimpressedwithhowyoufeelafterwards.Writetomeifyouwould likeabookbasedon“RawFusionRecipes”and then Imay justwriteit!

The art of keeping your leafy greens crunchy andfresh(andnotsoggy)Haveyouevercreatedawonderfulsaladonlytofindthatwhenyouserveit,

it’snotasfreshasyouwanted?Maybetheleaveswentsoggy.

Here’s a tip from one ofmy lovely readers. It’s a really great one! ThanksRichard. Here’s what to do when you have a salad that has leafy greens orvegetablesthatwillwiltorspoiliflefttoolongindressing.

Prepare your vegetables and place the harder or more hardy ones (perhapscarrot, tomato, cucumber, onion) in the bowl with your prepared dressing.Combineortossthoseingredientstogether.

Gentlyplaceyourprepared leafygreensandsproutson topofyourveggies.Donotmixthemtogether…yet.

Just prior to serving, toss everything together. You’ll have the beautifullyinfuseddressingwithyourhardyvegetablesandfreshcrispgreenleafies.

Withthistipyou’llbeabletomakemanysaladswayaheadoftime,allowtheflavorstodeepenandenhanceyourcreationsandstillkeepthemtastingthebest

theycan.

HowToUseTheSaladsIngredientsListsYou’reherebecauseyouwantrecipes.Andthat’sEXACTLYwhatIamgoing

togiveyou.

Attheendofthebookyou’llfindlotsoflistsofingredientsthatyoucouldputinyoursalads.Justhereyou’llfindalistofthoselists.Ireallyrecommendyouread them now because they may include ingredients you haven’t used for awhile. Perhaps there will be some that you have never tasted before. Maybeyou’llfeelexcitedandinspiredtousetheminyoursaladsandmealsfromnowon.Ifyouwant to takethetimetozipover therenow,thenthelistsbelowareinteractive(clickable)foryou:

TheListsTreefruit

Citrusfruit

Tropicalandexotic

Vegetables – Common Varieties Including Fruit That Are Considered AsVegetables

FruitVegetables

Herbsarepartofthevegetablefamily

Leafyandothertypesofvegetables

Bulb,RootandTuberVegetables

NutsandSeeds

Miscellaneous

OilsandVinegarsandCondiments

HerearetheoilsthatIuse:

VinegarsandAminoSauces

Let’sLookAtSomeSpectacularSaladsRemember not all of the salads here have a particular dressing to usewith

them.Thebeautyofsaladsisthatyoupreparethemwithavarietyofingredientsinavarietyofways.THENusingthisbookyoupairyoursaladswithdressingsfrom the “Dressings and Dips” section. You’ll find dressings, salsas,guacamoles,toppingsanddips.Thesearemultifunctionalrecipes.Salsasdoubleassaladsanddressings.Dipscanalsobedressings.

So, yes some salads do include their own dressings. These tend to be mypreferreddressing.FormanysaladsIwillgiveyouasuggestedlistofdressingsyouwill find in this book that are compatible. Iwill also include those salad-specificdressings in thedressingssection.Thiswillgivea little repetition thatwill helpyou sort througha complete list of sauces rather thanhaving to find‘thatsalad’again!Itwillallbeinoneplace.

You’llalsosee thatmostof thesesaladsare staggeringlysimpleandsimplydelicious. I hope you enjoy them asmuch as I enjoy eating them and sharingthemwithyou!

AwordonquantitiesSomeofthesesaladshavenoquantitiesindicated.Feelthefreedominbeing

able to prepare the list of ingredients to suit your tastes and the number ofpeople.Thereisnorealnumberyoucanputonsucharecipe.Mostlytherewillbespecificguidelines.

Here’swhatImean:Ifyouarepreparingfoodfor4peopleandyouareonlyserving1singlesaladthenyou’llprepareavastlydifferentamounttothepeoplewhoarepreparing5 saladsanda small conventional cookedmaindishon theside.

Mywish is that you’ll have your own little salad revolution at your house.Enjoythebountyoftastesandrelisheverymouthful.

Happyeating!

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TheSaladRecipes

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1.SimplyZucchini

For the ‘first cab off the rank’ I want to start with something special andespeciallysimple.

IamnotkiddingwhenIsaythisisoneofmyfavoritesaladsEVER.You’llbesurprisedathowsimple it is.Theother thing thatsurprisesme is thatyoucanstartwithaheapedpileofrawundressedzucchini(orsummersquash),youaddthedressingand3minuteslateritappearstobeaboutathirdofitsvolume.

GenerallyifIammakingthissaladfor2Iwouldspiral1.5ofthiselongatedfruit(regularsizeabout6inchesandmoderatesize).

Salad

Spiralgratedzucchini

5minutesbeforeyouserveyourmealaddyoursupersimpledressing.

Dressing

Squirt on some Bragg Liquid Aminos (a tablespoon for the amountmentionedabove)Drizzle some sesame oil over the top (toasted makes the sesame tastestronger)Stirtoincorporateandthenletsitforafewminutes

There!Itoldyouitwassimple.

Alternativedressing(althoughnothingbeatstheoneabove)

LemonjuiceOliveoilAlittleseasalt

Options&variationsForadifferentmouth-feeluseahandpeeleroramandolintoslicebeautifully

longribbonsofzucchini.Curlsofribbonlookverydecorativeontheplate.

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2.Radish,AsparagusandMushroomSalad

I love asparagus. Here it is here with mushrooms and radishes in a well-balanceddishthatwillpleasejustabouteveryone.MyfavoritecaféhasasimilarsaladfromwhichIwasinspiredtopenthisrecipe.

Usetheasparagusraw,orblanchedfor30seconds,orsteamedforacoupleofminutes.

Rather than cut the asparagus into 2 inch sections (which is very common)you’llslicetheseonesdiagonallyveryfinelysothatyoucanenjoytherealtasteineverymouthful.

1/3cupredradishes,slicedfinelyinsemilunarpieces1/2 pound (1/4 kilo) asparagus, cut off the fibrous end, sliceddiagonally,finely1/2pound(1/4kilo)mushrooms,cleaned,slicedfinely3cupswatercresssprigs

Dressingrecommendations

2tbspfreshlemonjuice(1.5formetricchefs!)2tspwhitewinevinegar2.5teaspoonsDijonmustard1/2teaspoonsalt1/3cupoliveoilfreshlygroundblackpepper

Garnish

1/3cup“SurpriseMeCheesySprinkles”1greenonionor1/4cupchives,finelychopped

Assemblethesaladingredientsinabowl.Whiskthedressingandadjustyourseasonings. It needs to pack a little punch! Remember, that if you find thedressingtooacidic,addatouchofagaveorhoney.

Aftertossingthesalad,topwiththesprinklesandyourgreenery!

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3.Fenn-tacularSalad

I must say I really love this salad. It is spec- … no! It’s fenn-tacular.Surprisingand tasty.Alovelymixofflavorsand textures.And, itseemstogowith amyriad of dressings.The amounts here are very good for a good sizedlunchorasidesaladtoshare.Scaleupasyouneedto.

Salad

1cupfennelfinelysliced1pear,slicedfinely1orange,supremecut(seebelow,removemembraneofthesegments)2tbspwalnutsorpecans,crumbledforgoodsizeandmouthfeelOptional,highlyrecommended:Atbsp.or2ofcapersorahandfulofolives(removethepitsandchopthem)

Ithinkitalwaysgoeswithoutsayingbutjustincaseyouneedthereminder,grindonsomeseasaltandpeppertotaste.

OptionsandvariationsTo make this a more substantial salad then add a couple of cups of green

leaves.Iloverocket,tatsoi,watercressorspinachforthissalad.

DressingsrecommendationsConsiderthe“OrangeGingerVinaigrette”,oracitrus-baseddressing.

Ihavetriedthisparticularsaladwithmanydifferentdressings.From“DollopSweetCream”plain,thesamecreamwithpepperandspices,withmincedfreshginger! I have had itwith “SpicedApricotVinaigrette” “Mang-nificence” andplainvinaigrettessuchasonewithjustlemonjuice,oliveandsalt.Allgood.

Preparingtheorange(to‘supreme’)Tosupremetheorangemeanstoremovethesegmentsfromthepith.Thebest

waytodothis is to‘topandtail’ theorangeandthenpeel itwithaknife.Thebladetakesthepeelandtheveryoutsideofthepithfromthefruititself.

Now hold the orange in your hand over a bowl (or place it on a choppingboard).Placethebladejustinsidethepithofthesegmenttoseparatefleshfromwhitepith.Placethebladedowntheothersideofthesegmentandasyoudo,thebitoforangewillbesetfree!

Eventuallyyou’llbeleftwithawheelofthepith(andalittleorangeintherethatyoudidn’taccess.

Sinceyourhand is alreadywet andorangey squeezeall the remaining juiceeitherintothesaladyou’repreparing,orintoadressing.Icanusuallymanagetoharvestabout1-2tablespoonsofjuice.

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AnoteaboutgratedvegetablesHowyou grate your veggies really affects how they taste. Sounds odd.My

least preferred type of grater for hard and firm vegetables such as carrot,pumpkin, zucchini (etc) is the garden variety upright grater. Prepare the samevegetableindifferentwaysandfeelandTASTEthedifference.

The grater on the left is a classic grater.On the right is just one variety ofspiralgrater.

MynewestfavoritetoyistheTefalFreshExpress.Although(unfortunately)itdoesnotspiral-grate,thewholefamilyreallylovesthefeelofthedifferentsizedgratedpieces.

Whilethismachinedoesn’tappeartobeavailable(underthatnameatleast)intheUS,itdoesgetmixedreviews.Wereallylikeitalot.Spiralgraterstolookat(again, our preference) are the Benriner and the Lurch. See what your foodprocessorcando.

AnoteaboutSPIRAL-gratedvegetablesSometimes,andparticularlywhenyouhavedifferentvarietiesofspiral-grated

vegetablesinthesamebowl,thestrandscanbelong.IftheyareVERYlongitcouldmakeitmoredifficulttoportiontherightamountofsalador‘spaghetti’on

yourfork.

Itcouldalsomakeitalittlechallengingtocombineanddistributethedifferentcolorsandtastesequallythroughoutyourdish.

WhatIdoisgratemyvegetables,placethemonmychoppingboardandthencutthroughthemiddleofthemassofthevegetableonceortwice.

Then everything combines well and separates more easily when you’reservingandeatingyourlovinglycreateddish!

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4a.CarrotSaladCarrotsaladkeepsverywelloveranumberofdays.Infact,it’sonesaladthat

youcanaddthedressingtoanditseemstogetbettereveryday.Ialwaysmakequiteabigamountofit.IfIamgoingtotheeffortofspiralingthecarrotsthenitisdefinitelyworthittometograteanother3-6carrots.

Thedressingrecipethat immediatelyfollowsisforasmallamountofcarrotsalad(say,perhaps3mediumcarrots).

Salad

Spiralcarrots(notgrate).Itwillbejustlikespaghetti.Itcoilsbeautifullyonyour plate and on your fork. It’s a pleasure to eat it thisway rather thangrated in the regular way. The shape that the vegetable becomes whenspiral-gratedandhowitfeelsunderthetoothdoesrathersurprisingly,haveamajoreffectonthewayyouexperiencethetaste.

Dressing

2tbspoilofchoice(olive,coconut,walnut,avocadoorother)1tbspvinegar(appleciderorevencoconutvinegarorother)1tspofmustard(Dijonorothermildmustard)Seasalt1-2clovesgarlic,crushedorminced(startwith1)Crackedorgroundfreshpepper

Whiskinabowl.Oradddressingingredientstoajar.Closethejarandthencombine.

Taste and adjust your seasonings. Depending on the strength and type ofvinegarandmustardusedyoumayneedtoaddmore.

DressingrecommendationsToreallycomplementthecarrotsitreallywantsthesouroracidflavorofthe

vinegar and mustard. If you find you’ve added too much vinegar (and thathappens) then balance it with a splash of agave or honey (or other liquidsweetener). I promise thatworks!Whenyou taste it, remember it needs to bestrong-ishbecausetheflavorsdilutewhenyouadddressingtosalad.Feelfreetoaddmoremustardorvinegar.

Try“SpicedApricotVinaigrette”orexperimentwithanyothervinaigretteornon-creamydressing.

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4b.CarrotSaladVariationsYoucanaddanythingyouliketoyourcarrotsalad

Trythese:

Sultanas(raisins)BasilCilantro(coriander)WhataboutspiralizedzucchiniHandfuldriedcoconutPistachiosCranberriesOlives

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5.ThaiGreenPapayaSalad

Colorful,crunchy,tasty.

Just as in “Asian Spiced Papaya Salad”, wear gloves if peeling your owngreenpapaya.Oneofmylocalvendorsinthefarmers’markethasgreenpapayaalready grated in a bag. How convenient and lucky. I just go home and startchoppingtheotheringredients.

Using the Bragg LiquidAminos gives this salad a very Thai flavor. You’llloveit.

Spice it up by adding 1-2 finely chopped chilli peppers. Thai green or redchilliesworkwell.

Salad

1 medium green papaya, peeled, deseeded and grated or julienned orspiraled1cupredbellpepper(capsicum)finelyslicedintostrips1carrot,julienned1cupbeanshoots(sprouts)1/2red(orbrown)onion,slicedOptional other crunchy and colorful ingredients: Try jicama, celery,zucchiniAdd nuts or seeds, peanuts if you eat them, walnuts, pecans, sunflowerseedsetc2tbspherbs,finelychopped.Chooseanyorall:Cilantro,mintandbasil

Dressing

ThaiTamarindDressing

2tbspBraggLiquidAminos(addmoreasdesired)1.5tbspsesameoil1tsptamarindpasteifyouhaveit1tspcoconutpalmorrapaduraorothersugar1-2tbsplimejuice,addextratotaste1/4tspseasalt1/4tspfreshlygroundblackpepper

Placethepapaya,carrotandallotherchosenvegetableingredientsinabowl.Whiskallthedressingingredientstogetherinasmallbowlorshakethemupinajar.Nowaddthedressingtothesaladbowlandtossthesalad.

TastetestyoursaladandaddextraBragg,lime,sugarorsesameoil totaste.Justasyouwouldinanysaladordressing!

Garnish

1/2cupcilantro,choppedIalsolikeslicedtogarnishwithchoppedstalksofgreen(spring)onion

Serve!

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6.IndianKachumberSalad

DoyouloveIndianfood?Weloveitatourhouse.Whenourdaughterisout,wetendtospiceupourcurries.Kachumbercanbe,butdoesn’tactuallyhavetobe spicy.That is alwaysup to the cook and the diners. It is a popular dish oflimitlessvarietiesthatisservedontheside.

Basicallyyoustartwithtomatoes,onions,salt,sugarandlemon.Thenyouaddotheringredientstovary.Cucumberisoftenadded.

Robert and I just love freshly minced ginger on our tomatoes. Then wegarnishwithfreshgroundblackpepper.

Salad

3tomatoesslicedfineordiced.Uptoyouandthetextureyou’reafter1/2redonion,halvedandthenfinelysliced2tbsplimejuice2tbspcilantro,chopped1/4cupfinelychoppedgreenonion1/4tspcuminpowder1/2tspginger,minced1/8tspcayennepepper1/4tspseasaltTopwithfreshlygroundpepper

Combineandthenserve.

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7.PineappleCurrySalad

Salad

1cuppineapple,diced1redonion,diced,orinfineslices1cupgreenbeans,diagonallyslicedOptional:Rocketormixedleaves

Lineabowlwithleaves,topwithyourdressedsalad.

DressingrecommendationsDresspineapple,onionandgreenbeanswith“SpicedApricotVinaigrette”

OptionsandvariationsCut 2 cups of rocket leaves small and tosswith the pineapplemix and the

vinaigrette.

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8a.TomatoSaladIsometimesgetfrustratedwithcomplexrecipes.Thedelightofhavingseveral

saladsatthetablelendsitselfperfectlytohavingacoupleofverysimpledishesalongwith amore elaborateone.Fresh tasty tomatoeswithbasil, onion and asimpledressingishardtobeat.

Salad

4freshfirmtomatoesdiced1oniondicedOptional:Generousamountsofbasilsliced

DressingrecommendationsAnydressing.‘Dip’inandfindsomethingthattakesyourfancy.

A simple drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the tomatoes,with sea saltandeitherlemonjuiceorapplecidervinegar“BasilBasic”“Mang-nificence”“BlackOliveDressing”

Optionsandvariations

Sliceyourtomatoesinto1/4inchrings.Sliceyouronionfinely.On a serving plate place a tomato and onion slice and then a basil leaf.Continue towork yourway around the plate so that there is overlap andtheyjoinupatfullcircle.Drizzleoil,sprinklewithseasaltandpepper.Powdertheplatewith“MineralSprinkles”andpopasprigor2ofbasilin

thecenterfordecoration.

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8b.SummerTomatoSaladTheadditionofnectarine (ormangonotboth) insummermakes thisoneof

themostdelicioussaladsyouwillevereat.Tearorsliceyourbasilleavestobefairlylargeratherthanwhatyouwoulddoforaregulartomatosalad.

Salad

2tomatoescutinwedges(moreattractive)orsliced1/2smallredonion,slicedinringsorlongstrips1/4cupbasil,tornorslicedinstrips1/2mangoor1nectarine,cubed

Combinethesalad,addadressingandgentlytoss.

DressingrecommendationsUseavinaigretteofyourchoice.Or just splashonsomeoliveoil, lemonor

limejuice,someseasaltandfreshlycrackedpepper.Mmmmm…

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8c.TomatoSaladVariationsAcoupleofsuggestionstovaryyourtomatosalads.

CucumberFeta(ifIamgoingtoeatcheese,whichIdorarely,Ieatanorganicfeta)OrsmokedtofuOryourchoiceofmeatorfish

Garnish

DustonsomeblackpepperWelikethezingoffreshmincedgingerDustwith“TomatoPowder”or“SurpriseMeCheesySprinkles”

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9.WaldorfSalad

Salad

1stalkceleryfinelysliced2applesdiced1/2cupwalnuts,chopped1/2smalloniondiced1/2mediumredbellpepper(capsicum)dicedorslicedOptional:Alovelytouchisadding1/2cupdriedraisins(orsultanas)Optional:Somehalvedseedlessgrapes

DressingrecommendationsTheclassicthingwithaWaldorfSaladistodressitwithacreamydressing.

So many to choose from you could use “Creamy Garlicky Sauce”, “BlondLemon”, or for a fantastic culinary adventure try the “Peppered SpicyDollopCream”.

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10.It’sRocketScienceSimplicity is beautiful. Try a simple rocket only salad. Or add the other

ingredients.Addadressingandyou’redone.

Rocketisoneofmyfavoriteleafygreens.Asoneoftheseveralsaladsonthetable purely and simply by itself will provide an excellent difference. Here Ihaveaddedcertainingredientstoembellishaplainleafysalad.

SaladAmountsareperpersonforagoodmeal-sizedportion:

1.5-2cupsrocket(arugula,roquette–howeveryouspellorsayit)2tsppinenutsSomefineonionslices1tbspchoppedsundriedor1/2mediumfreshtomato,sliced,choppedorinwedges1-2sliceddriedfigs

DressingrecommendationsThespicinessandcrispinessoftheleaves,nutsandonionlendthemselvestoa

vinaigrette.Dipinandmakeachoice.

I would also recommend “Tomango Dressing”, “Mang-nificence” and“BalsamicVinaigrette”.

Ifyoufancyacreamydressingdolloponsomehummus,some“KindaSortaSour Crème”, a simple “Guacamole” or any you discover (!) even over youralreadyvinaigrette-coatedsalad.

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11.Sweet&SourCucumberSaladThislittleAsian-inspiredwonderhasasweetandsourpalate.Anotherfamily

favorite.Forbestresultsuseamandolin.Ifnotmakesureyouuseasharpknifefor even slicing. I created a dressing that I callmy “Sweet and Sour SesameAsianDressing”.

This saladkeepsverywell for severaldaysandbenefits frommarinating inthedressingtoo.Ifyoufindyouhavealotofcucumbersonhandthenpreparethemall.Thenyoucanadjustthedressingrecipetomatch.

Iprefersoftskinnedcucumbersthatarenotbitterandrequirenopeeling.

Salad

FinelysliceyourcucumberI actually prefer this onewith just cucumber.But you canoptionally addsomefinelychoppedonion.

Dressing

SweetandSourAsianDressing:

Trythisfirstusing1or2tablespoonsasyour‘part’.Scaleupfromtherewhenyouhavelargequantityofcucumberstoprocess.

1 part oil of choice, I use sesame oil (it’s milder tasting when it’s nottoasted)2partsapplecidervinegar1partrawhoney(mypreference)orothersweetener(agave)SeasaltPeppertotasteOptionalpinchofcayennepepper

Whatyou’reafterisaslightlysweetyettangysauce!It’sbesttotastetestthisoneasyou’repreparingit.

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12.SweetandSourCucumberSaladMarkII

Take 2 with this very different and very worthy variation ofmy cucumbersalad. Instead of using a liquid sweetener you’ll have the sweetness from theappleandfruit,balancedwiththecitrus(ontheapple,inthedressingandservedalongside).

Salad

1 red crispy apple, diced, immediately coatedwith a tbsp lemon juice tostopitgoingbrown.Dothisfirstandsetaside2cupsofcucumber,finelyslicedintoroundsorhalfrounds2tbspdriedcranberriesORraisinsOR3datesdicedsmall1/4cuppecans,chopped

Preparetheapple.Thenpreparethecucumber,cranberries,nutsinabowl.

Dressing

2smallchillipeppersslicedfinely2tbspoliveoil1tbsplimejuiceSeasaltandpeppertotaste

Whisktheoil,chilli,salt,pepperandlimejuicetogether.Dressyoursalad.

Garnish

Limeorlemon,slicedintowedgesfor1-2perserving.Looksgreatonthecommunalplatterandoneachplate.Yourdinersareincontrolofthelevelofcitrus.Sprinklewith1tbspfinelychoppeddill

Ordustwithsesameseeds(blackandorwhite)

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13a.GlassNoodleSaladGlassnoodlesareveryfinetransparentricenoodleswhichyoucook.There’s

notmuchtothem.Theytakeontheflavorsthatyouadd.Theyhaveapleasingfeelunderthetooth.So...forthesameeffectbutwithmorenutritionsubstitutekelpnoodles.Seethenextrecipe.

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13b.KelpNoodleSaladThisisanamazinglydeliciousmealorsidesaladwithanAsiantwist!You’ll

lovehoweasyitistoprepareandhowgreatitsmellsandlooksaswell.Itiswellworththetroubletogetholdofthesenutrient-richkelpnoodles.Ifyouhaven’tanykelpnoodlesonhandthenusericeorothernoodles.It’suptoyou.

Don’tworryifyoudon’thavealltheherbsavailable.Idorecommendatleastincluding 2 of the herbs. You are after the aromatic taste sensation that thecombinationofherbsbrings.

Your noodle packwill tell you to soak the kelp first. I have found that thenoodles soften perfectly in the dressing without adding another step to theprocess. You can separate the strands over the course of a couple ofminuteswhenthey’rewet.

Salad

1packetofkelpnoodles1handfulofmint,veryfinelychopped1handfulofbasilleavesalsoveryfinelychopped1handfulofcilantroorcorianderveryfinelychopped1-2juliennedcarrots(cutlikematchsticks,useamandolin,aknife(!)orajuliennehandgrater–minelooksjustlikeapeelerwithteethonit,ora

machineliketheTefalFreshExpress)1/2juliennedredpepper(capsicum)Finelyslicedredonion(orwhiteorshallots)Tofu(instrips,orgratedandthenmarinatedinBragg,ginger,garlic)3ozor100g10halvedcherrytomatoes

Dressingrecommendations

Coconutmilkorcoconutcream,about1/3to1/2atinAdashor2ofBraggliquidaminos(ortamariorsoyifyouhaven’tgotBraggwhichhasamoredelicateandlessoverpoweringflavor)1garlicclovegratedorcrushedAgoodsqueezeoflimeorlemonjuiceAlittleseasaltOptional:Asprinkleofdulse(wonderfulmineralprofile)Optional:1/2teaspoonormoreofgratedginger

Ifyouhaveajarof“SiamSesameDressing”inthefridgethenconsiderusingitwithtotopyoursaladorinplaceoftheabovedressing.

Garnish

Garnishwithcoarselychoppedcilantroleaves

OptionsandvariationsAnother great nutritious condiment is coconut aminos. I love them because

theyaredeliciousandsufficientlydifferenttoBraggandtamaritocreatealittleculinarydramaandinterest!

Addnuts,sprouts,juliennedzucchini,anythingthatinspiresyoutoputmorevegetables,crunchytextureandcolorintoyoursalad.

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14.Coleslaw

Asimple salad that is versatilewithmanydifferent tastes dependingon thedressing. This salad is classically eaten with a creamy dressing. In this booktherearemanycreamyANDhealthilydeliciousdressingsfromwhichtochoose.

But there’s nothing stoppingyou choosing something lighter.Checkout the“Dressings”recipesforideas.

Coleslaw generally keeps well. Classic dressings that are based on ‘real’mayonnaise will last longer than creamy dressings based on nuts and otheringredientsthatyouwillfindinthisbook.Sokeepinmindthatforthesakeoffreshnessandoptimumflavorsconsumethissaladwithin2daysand3attops!

My personal preference formost salads – exceptmy favorite and fabulouscarrot salad– is tocompiledressingandsalad for themeal that Iameating. Iwouldpreferinmostcasestokeepextraquantitiesseparateandunmixed.Thisgivesmewaymoreflexibility.

Igetdifferent tastesensationsbymixingandmatching tomyheart’sdesire.Thatwaynothingtasteslikealeftover!

SaladSeeproportionsbelow

CabbagefinelyshreddedbothredandwhiteOnionfinelychoppedCarrotcutinfinematchsticksorgratedSesameseeds

Agood ruleof thumb in this salad is touse2cupsofcabbage toevery1/2choppedonion,1/2cupjuliennedorgratedcarrotand2tablespoonsofsesameseeds.

Abeautifuloptionistoaddcarawayseedstoyourslaw.Forevery2cupsofcabbage(seepreviousparagraph)add1teaspoonofcaraway.Theyhaveaverydistinctiveflavor.

DressingrecommendationsChoosea (creamy)dressing from thenext chapter.Herearea few ideas for

you.Don’tlimityourselftojustthese:

“KindaSortaSourCrème”“LemonCashew”“SweetMustardSauce”“MintedPear”“Mangorient”

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15.SweetSlaw

Salad

Usethesameformulaforyourbasicslawasintherecipeabove.2cupscabbagefinelyshreddedbothredandwhite1/2cuponionfinelychopped1/2cupcarrotcutinfinematchsticksorgrated2tbspsesameseedsAdd4-5thinlysliceddriedapricotsAdd1/4cupraisinsordriedcranberriesAdd1/4tsppowderedcinnamon(orifyoulikenutmegorallspicethenusethem)

DressingrecommendationsYouguesseditacreamydressingisgreatwiththis.Butthatshouldneverstop

you ‘shopping around’ for a light clear dressing. Perhaps “Spiced ApricotVinaigrette”.

I can highly recommend “Variations 4& 5” of the “Sweet Dollop Cream”recipe.

Complementthesweetnesswith“CreamyGarlickySauce”.Try“BlondLemon”oreven“SilkyMintedPear”.TrytheAiolioroneoftheCaesardressings”.

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16.Kaleslaw

Colorfuldarkgreenandbrightredandorangeslaw.Adelightfortheeyestoo!

Salad

2cupsshreddedkale,nostalks,stackedleaves,tightlyrolledupandslicedfinely1cupredbellpepper,finelysliced1cupcarrotcutinfinematchsticksorgrated2tbspsunflowerseeds

GarnishWhat’sreallyprettyistolayersomelongthinslicesofavocadooverthetop

ofyourplatterorindividuallyservedplatesofsalad.

Dressingrecommendations

Prepare the slaw ingredients. Add a mayonnaise style dressing. Try the“Mustard-AlmondAioli” one of the “Caesar” dressings, and “Sweet andSourAsianDressing”.

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17.CrunchySlaw

Salad

Ican’talwaysfindjicamawhereIlive.Ithassuchapleasingcrunch.Soevenif you can’t find it there are plenty of other crunchy morsels in this list ofingredients.It’sthepreparationthatcountsandcreatestherightconsistency.

1cupwhitecabbage1cupredcabbage1cupjicamajulienned1greenapplejuliennegrated1cupredpepper,finelysliced1mediumcarrotinsticks1mediumonion(redorbrown)slicedfinely

Optionsandvariations

Add1/2cupcranberriesordriedraisins/sultanasAnothercolorfuladditionthatgivesapleasingcrunch:Addthecornkernelsfromanearofcorn

DressingrecommendationsSlawsusuallypartnerupwithacreamydressing.Because theyare sweet in

nature go for balance with a dressing that will provide a touch of citrus orvinegar.

Theusual suspectsare“BlondLemon”,“SourCrème”,“LemonCashew”“MangoAvocado”.

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18.NutsOverBroccoli

Aseaofgreentreesandasplashofcolorandcrunch.

Averyversatilerecipewhereyoudecidewhethertosteam,blanchorprepareyour broccoli raw. Amazingly, raw broccoli, if the florets are small and bite-sized,will takeonasoftenedpartlycookedtypeofconsistency if itsits in thedressingforaboutanhourbeforeserving.It’spartofthemarinatingprocess.

Salad

2cupsbroccoli,cutfloretsintobitesizes(orsmaller)1/2mediumonionchoppedorsliced1/3cupraisins1/2cupdicedredpepper1/3cuppinenuts

Addyourvinaigrettestyledressingtoatleastyourbroccolimakingsureitiswellturnedtocoatallsurfacesforaboutanhour.Letitsitinthefridge.

Ortakeyourcooled(steamedorblanched)broccoliandcoatitinyourchosendressing.Addotheringredientsandserveyoursalad.

BlanchingBlanchinginvolvesboilingwaterwithatouchofseasalt.Putyourbroccoliin,

bringitbacktotheboilandleaveinforaminute.Thenremoveand‘shock’incoldwater. Itwill have pleasingly softenedwhilemaintaining a vibrant greencolor.

Dressingrecommendations“Honey Spice Vinaigrette” and “Tomango Dressing” are quite adventurous

anddeliciouswith this.Go thestraightandnarrowwitha ‘normal’vinaigretteanditwillbeequallydelicious.

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19.MushroomSalad

Rawmushrooms.Somepeople love themandothers…not!Youcanenjoythesoft,cookedappealofmushroomsorthecrunchyorfirmtexturedependingonthedressingthatyouadd.

You can prepare all the mushroom recipes in this book with raw, lightlysautéedorseasonedroastedmushrooms.

Mushrooms take on flavors easily.Marinating them in a light dressingwillsoftenthembeautifullyasyou’lldiscoverwiththisrecipe.

Usebutton,fieldoranymushroomofchoice.Withanymushroomyoushouldclean it by wiping it with a clean tea towel. Washing mushrooms should beavoided because it makes them somewhat waterlogged because of theirstructure.

Salad

1poundor1/2kgofmushrooms,cleaned,finelysliced1/3cupparsley,choppedOptional:Addgreenbeansandgreenonion

Dressingrecommendations

Youcandosomethingasquickassplashingon:

EqualamountsoflemonjuiceandoliveoilWithsomeseasaltandpepper

Or,gocrazyandpickoutadaringvinaigrette:

“Lemon Ginger Sesame Sauce”, “Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette” comes tomind.Fortraditionaltry“WhiteWineVinaigrette”Maybeeven“HoneySpiceVinaigrette”whichhasamildsweetness.

Forcreamydressingstry:

“BlondLemonDressing”Add“CreamyGarlickySauce”

OptionsandvariationsFor a decadent finish,mushrooms pairwonderfullywith truffle oil. Use an

uncomplicateddressinginthatcase.

Otherideas:

AddchivesAddslightlyspicygreenssuchasrocketorwatercressAddgreenbeans.Greenbeansandmushroomsseemtogotogetherverywell.Eitherkeepthebeansraworblanchthem.

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20.Mushroom,CitrusandSpinachSalad

1/2pound(250g)mushrooms1smallredonion,halvedandthensliced1mediumorange,supremecut(pithremoved)1/4cuppinenuts1/4cupcranberries(craisins)1/2tsptarragon,freshfinelychopped,ordried

Dressingrecommendations“OrangeGingerVinaigrette”,anorangebased“Easy&Delicious”.

Ortrythis:

Orangevinaigrette

1/4cuporangejuice2tbsplimejuice(metricusersstartwith1.5)1/3cupoliveoil1.5tbspagaveorhoney1/4tspseasaltFreshblackpepper(Iadd1/4tspbutyouaddtotaste)

Whiskinabowl.Adjusttheaciditywithextralimeifneeded,orbalancewithhoneyandoil.

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21.KaleSalad

Even though this salad has a dressing within its recipe listing, you canembellishitbeautifullywithabigdollopofguacamoleorsalsaorlusciousdip,decorativelyplacedonyourplatterorindividualservings.

ThefirsttimeImadearawkalesaladcuttingitfinelyand‘massaging’theselovely leaves with the dressing, I was pleasantly surprised at howmuch likesteamedkaleitwas.IwassopleasedIhadfoundawaytopreservethenutrientsbynotcookingmygreens.

What’smore,myyoungdaughterlovedmakingandeatingittoo.

Salad

Firstly

Bunchofkale,slicedfinely(seebelowfor‘chiffonnade’instructions)2tbspextravirginoliveoil2tbspfreshlemonjuice

Thenadd

1redpepper(capsicum)diced1/2tspsaltFreshlygroundblackpeppertotaste3tablespoonsrawpinenutsOptional:Ahandfulofeitherslicedblackolivesorsultanas

Enjoyyoursalad!Youmaywant to addmoredressingordollop a thicker styleoneon top as

well.Thinksalsa,dip,orguacamole.

Chiffonnade

Washyourkalecarefully.Cutortearthestalksout.Line the leaves up on top of each other and roll them up tightly into acylindershape.Nowstarttocutveryfineribbonsofftheendofthecylinderandputtheminabowl.Pourtheoilandlemonjuiceoverthekaleanduseonehandtomassagethedressing into thekaleforabout30seconds.Waitacoupleofminutesandthenmassageagainfor30seconds.

Youwillnoticeafteracoupleof‘massagingsessions’ that thekalewillwiltandsofteninthesamewayitwouldifyouweretosteamit.Thepassageoftimewillalsohelpthedressingsoftentheleaves.

Optionsandvariations

UseSwisschard,orotherlargeleafgreensinsteadofkaleUseBraggandsesameoilinsteadofoliveoilandlemonjuice.

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22.WatermelonandRedOnionSalad

DecadesagoIwasataChristmaslunchwithmythenboyfriend(whosenamewasalsoRobert!).OnthetablewasasaladthatIhadmydoubtsabout.Butaftertastingit,Icanhonestlysaythatthisoneshouldnotbemissed.

Choosearipe,crisp-fleshedwatermelon.Iamveryparticularwiththisfruit.Iactually like to buy one that’s already cut. Thatway I canmake sure that thepinkcolor is ‘just right’.Bright redflesh tomeusuallymeansflouryandsoft.Chooseclearpinkwithtightcells.

Seedless watermelon is obviously something that you can aim for but youknowwhat?Ifyoufindabeautifulmelonandithasseeds,eitherworkaroundthemoreatthem!Theseedshaveaverygoodmineralprofile.

Also feel free to add other ingredients. See the list of suggestions below.Here’swhatyouputinthebasicrendition:

Salad

3cupswatermelonflesh,dicedtoslightlybiggerthan1/2inchcubes(2cmifyouaremetric-minded)1smallredonionfinelyslicedBlackpepper,freshlyground,totasteOptional:Add2cupsofspinach,rocketorwatercresssprigs

DressingrecommendationsYoucandressthisonewithasimplevinaigretteofyourchoice.Startwitha

‘gardenvariety’basicwitholiveoilandvinegarorcitrusjuice.Graduatetothemoreadventurousones.

Optionsandvariations

Add1/4mint,washedandthenfinelychoppedForacomplementarycrunchadd1stalkofcelery,finelyslicedAddahandfulofblackolives,pittedandsliced

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23.SteamedSalads

Youcan lightly steamyourvegetables.Oh,OK, someof themneedagoodsteamingtomakethempalatableandstopthembeingsohard:Potatoesorsweetpotatoes,forexample.Actually,sweetpotatoisratherlovelyrawwhenyougrateit,combineitwithothervegetablesandagreatdressing.

But the types of vegetables that you canhave either soft or lightly steamedincludeBrusselssprouts,carrot,onion.Me,Ireallycannotbearmushymooshybroccoli. For me, it has to have a crunch and that vibrant green color. If it’sovercookedit’ssoftandunpalatable.

When you’re steaming your veggies, place them in, in stages. First thepotatoes and sweet potatoes andonions (andpossibly carrots if you like themverysoft).Thenafter10minutesplaceincarrots(!)andpumpkin.Another5-10minutesaddBrusselssprouts,broccoli,asparagus,cornandsoon.

Topreservetheshapeofyourpumpkinpieces,keeptheskinon.Pumpkinmaybehardrawbutbecomesmushyifyousteamittoolong.

Onceyouturnoff thestoveorsteamerandyouaresettingthetableorhavejust2minutesleftbeforeserving,thinkaboutpoppinginahandfulofsnowpeasor fine zucchini slices. Certainly put in your bok and pak choy, chard orwaterspinachatthisstage.

Youwillenjoydifferent textures.Enjoymashingsomethingsandcrunchingonothers.

DressingrecommendationsAddanyofthedressingsfromthesuppliedrecipes:Eitherafavoritefromsomeofthesalads,oranyofthe“Dressings”.

One of my personal (and family) favorites for steamed vegetables is “ThatTahinaDressing”whichisbasedontahini.

Finalnote!Servewithasalad–thecoldvariety.Ifyou’vegotsomecreamystyledressingswiththehotdish,thenuseavinaigrettestyledressedsalad.Say,aspiralizedcarrotsaladandoragreenleafysaladandyou’redone!

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24.SuperSalad

Another Scanlon Family Favorite. You can put anything and everything inthesesalads.Thetrickistochooseanaccentsothatyoucanrepeatyoursalador,alternativelyyoucancreateanewoneeverytime!

Please see the section at the beginning of the book called “Making SuperSalads”.

Salad

Cutupeverythingyoulovesoit’sniceandsmallGrateanythingfromsweetpotato,tocarrottozucchini,usedifferentgratersbutmakethepiecessmallRedpepperfinelydicedOnion,finelydicedCutupfreshmangoornectarine,apple,driedapricotorfigAddcornkernels,choppedtomatoes,avocado,olives,cucumberAddpumpkinseeds,sesameseeds,sunflowerseedsUseherbslikebasil,mint,dillandcorianderAddsometempeh,tofuorsmokedtofuEnjoycheese?Thencrumblesomefetainthere

TheflavorsofallthedifferentingredientscombinetocreatesomethingVERYtasty.Weoftendon’tevenputadressingonitatall.

DressingrecommendationsAnythingatall.YoucoulduseANYTHINGfromthisbook.Youwilldevelop

favorites.

Ihavebeenknowntoblendupamangoandavocadoanda littleseasaltorBragg and just drizzle that on. Or just my “Easy & Delicious” or “BasicVinaigrette”.When you create delicious and nutritious dressings then you can

haveseveraldifferenttastesensationsatthetableattheonetimejusttogowiththeone‘naked’salad.

Try “Mang-nificence”. Try “Lemon Cashew 1 or 2”. Try “Rich TomatoDressing”,“MoroccanDressing”.Tryanything!

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25.PeskyPeach&PecanI love peaches. Peaches are in season for such a short time (relatively

speaking)sodon’tlimityourselftomakingthisjustasummersalad.Ifyoudon’thave fresh peaches on hand, plump up some dried ones to soften them andreleasetheflavorandthenslicethem.

Useanylettucereally!Butwhathonestlysetsoffthepeachverybeautifullyisacoupleoftablespoonsofbasil.Ormint.

Salad

3mediumripepeaches,yelloworwhiteflesh3cupsrocketleaves1/3cuppecans,halvethehalvestokeepthemlookingattractive1greenonion,choppedfinelySeasaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper2tspcapers(orforasweetertouch,ahandfulofcraisinsorraisins)2tbspbasilORmintfinelysliced

Agoodqualityfetawithanicesaltynotecomplementsthesweetness.Ifyouaddfetause1/4cupcrumbledorcubed.

DressingrecommendationsYouhavecarteblanchewiththissalad.Somanycitrusbasedvinaigretteslift

thissalad.Perhapsitwillbeyourfavoritetoo.

Try“OrangeGingerVinaigrette”,“ThaiSatay”forsomethingverydifferent.Or “Lemon Cashew Dressing”, “Basil Basic”, “Lemon Ginger SesameDressing”,“SpicedApricot”orany“Easy&Delicious”dressing.

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26.ZestyChickpeaSalad

Smokedtofuorfetagoeswellwiththissalad,sopleaseyourselfandjustadditin,in1/3inchor1cmcubes.

Salad

1regularsizedtinofchickpeas(garbanzobeans),drained1/2cupcherrytomatoeshalved2cupsrocket(arugula)1/2smallonion,diced

Dressing

Zestofonelemon(1/2to1tspaddstherightzing)andthen…2tbsplemonjuice3tbspfreshbasil,choppedsmall3tbspfreshparsley,choppedsmall4-5tspoliveoil1clovegarlic,minced1/4tspgroundsalt

Sosimpletoprepare.Whiskthedressingingredientsinabowl.Thenjustaddeverythingandtosstodistributetheherbeddressing.Addyourgarnish.

Alternatively,blendyourdressing.

GarnishAnyorallofthefollowing:

SprinklewithfreshlygroundpepperAddsomeslicedavocadoAddsomesprigsofherbsAddadollopofathickdressing,cream,guacamoleorsalsa.

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27.FennelSalad

The flavorof fennel is freshandaromatic.Formany it is anacquired taste.Tastealittletoseehowstrongitis.Ithasadecidedlyaniseedaccent.Itmarrieswellwith rocketandcrunchfromother ingredients. Ifyou’reunsure thenstartwith1/2cupoffennel.

Salad

1.5cupfennelbulb,finelysliced1largegreenapple,(julienned)cutintomatchsticksorthinslices1cupmixedgreensorarugula(rocket)1tbspfreshfinelychoppedthyme(ortarragon)Optional:1tbspchillipepper,seededandfinelymincedorsomecayenneorpaprika

Combineall ingredients together. Ifyouhave toprepare thisbeforeyouarereadytoeat,thenaddsomedressingorplainlemonjuicetotheappletopreventitgoingbrown.

Dressingrecommendations

Tryservingwith“Easy&Delicious”dressingwitha tablespoonof lemonzestandacloveofcrushedgarlicifdesired.Just about any citrus vinaigrette or fruity dressing is a winner with thissalad.

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28.CucumberTomatoDillSalad

Salad

1cucumber,choppedintochunksorfineslices1cuptomato,chopped2tablespoonsscallions,or1/2onionchopped1cupsorrel1/4cupdill,thenfinelychopped1handfulsesameseedsorsunflowerseeds

Optionsandvariations

Foradifferentzestyexperienceusewatercressorendive.Formildleaveschooseromaineorspinachleaves

DressingrecommendationsAddyourdesireddressing.Ienjoyavinaigretteoraddingsimplelemonjuice,

saltandpepperwithorwithoutoliveoil.

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29.ZucchiniPastaSalad

Pastasaladscanbeservedwarmorcold.Theycanbecookedorrawtoo.Ifyouloveconventionallycookedpastathenuse2cupsofcookedsmallshapesofyourchoice.Otherwiseribbonslicesomezucchini(seebelowforinstruction)foranequallydeliciousandsomewhatfresherexperience.

Salad

2-3zucchini,ribbon-slicedwithapeelerormandolin(andthenchoppedtomake‘pastalengthsof2-3inches(5-10cm).SeebelowOR instead of zucchini ribbons use 2 cups cooked pasta shapes of yourchoice1/2onion,slicedfinely3largetomatoes,dicedfairlylarge2tbspsmallcapers1/4cupbasilleaves,finelysliced1/2cupparsleyleaveschopped

GarnishOptionalgarnishesinclude:

“Surprise Me Cheesy Sprinkles” (are non-dairy, taste like parmesan anddivine)Parmesancheese,gratedChopped“HomemadeSemi-DriedTomatoes”Sunflowerseeds

DressingrecommendationsChoose a dressingor vinaigrette determinedbyyour desire at thatmoment.

Simple olive oil and salt and a splash of Bragg (the same as in “Simply

Zucchini”)pairswell..

Recommendedrecipesfromthisbookinclude:

“BasilBasic”“LemonGingerSesameDressing”“Mustard-AlmondAioli”“LemonCashewDressing”CaesarDressingsorGuacamoles

ZucchinipreparationPrepare the zucchini ribbons and onion and place in a bowl. Sprinkle a

teaspoon of sea salt all over, toss to distribute and then let sit for about 10minutes.Excesswatercollects in thebottomof thedish in thisprocess.Drainthis liquid.Patyourzucchini ribbonsdry.Cutyour ribbons intosmall lengths.Assembleyoursalad.

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30.WildHerbSalad

Gocrazyaddingdifferentleavesandherbsthenaddolives,onions,tomatoesand avocados. I tend to make my salads from the best available seasonalingredients.Soevenwith thebest intentions, sometimes Ican’tmakeanexactrecipe because an ingredient or 2 are simply not around that week! If aningredient isnotavailableyoucouldsubstitutesomethingfor it. Ifyoufindaningredientthat’snotinarecipe,thatshouldn’tstopyoufromusingiteither.Thejoyoffoodpreparationisflexibility,funandfeaturingdifferenttastes,colorsandtextures.

Salad

1/2cuparugula1/2cupromainelettuce1/2cupredleaflettuce2 cups of fresh herb leaves including basil, cilantro, parsley andmint (alittlerosemary)1/2redonionsliced1/2mediumcucumberfinelysliced1carrot,finelysliced1/2cupredbellpepper,matchsticksliced1bigtomato,chopped3 sundried tomatoes, sliced or 1/4 cup “Homemade Semi-Dried Tomato”wedges6-8olives,pitted(addwholeorsliced)2tspsesameseeds2avocados,halvedandslicedintowedges1orangesupremecut(instructionsbelow)

Prepareyoursaladwitheverythingexcepttheavocadoandorange.Foldhalfthe avocado and orange when you combine your salad and dressing. Thenarrangetherestofthefruitonthetopofyoursalad.

GarnishConsider a sprinkle with seaweed powder for a little extra nutritive burst,

someseedsornuts.

‘Supreme’cuttingyourorangeThemostattractivewaytopresentorangesegmentsinasaladisto‘supreme’

them.Insteadofpeelingtheorange,‘topandtail’thefruit,thencuttheskinoffjusttakingofftheoutsideofthepith.Thisrevealsthebrightorangecellsofthefruit.

Cradletheorangeinyourhandandwithaknife,removeeachsegmentwith2carefulcutsjustinsidethepith.

DressingTrythissaladwith“Easy&Delicious”Or“LemonGingerSesameDressing”

orusethe“SesameVinaigretteDressing”justbelow.

SesameVinaigretteDressing

2½tbspcoldpressedoliveoil1tsprawsesametahini1tbsplemonjuice2tspBraggsAppleCiderVinegar

1garlicclove,mincedSeasalt,totaste

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31.BreakfastFruitSalad

Enjoy the bounty of a cornucopia of fresh fruit. Remember you can createveryquicknutritiousmealswithfruit(andgreens).Addherbslikeminttofruitandyouhaveanevenbettercombination.

The quantities below will suit 2-4 people depending on what else is beingserved. One very hungry person could spend a morning eating this as theirbreakfastoveracoupleofhours.

Salad

1cupfreshstrawberries,quartered1/2cupfreshblueberries1/2cupfreshpineapplecutinchunks1/2cupwatermeloncubes1/2cupcantaloupeorhoneydewmelonincubes1kiwifruit,sliced1cupgrapes1peach,diced1/2pear,chopped1/2mango,choppedOptionallyaddahandfulor2ofgreenleafyvegetables.Theycombineverywellwithfruit.

Either combine all the fruits together or layer them in a bowl for a lovelyvisualeffect!

OptionsandvariationsOptional:1banana,sliced(ifyou’reeatingyoursaladstraightawaythenadd

abanana.Ifnotitwillturnbrown,socutitandadditlastthingbeforeserving).

DressingrecommendationsWhile this salad doesn’t need a dressing, try this with a fruit and avocado

dressingoramangodressing.“Mang-nificence” issweetand tangywithsomeoptionalchilli.Eventheonewithcuminthatfollowsit“CuminScentedMang-nificence”. “Mango and Avocado” is more savory with garlic notes. “OrangeChipotle”isworthatry.

What about something creamy? Try one of the “Dollop Sweet Cream”variations,or“MintedPearSilk”.Here isa listofvinaigrettesyoumaylike totry: “Raspberry”, “Lemon-Ginger”, and “Orange Ginger”. And even with asweet/savory garlic hint: “Sweet Ginger Sauce” or “Lemon Ginger SesameSauce”.Phew.

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32.MintyGrapeSalad

Withoutorwithadressing…simple,easy,yum.

Salad

1/2poundor250gofgreengrapesslicedorchopped1/4cupshreddedfreshmintCombineandletsitfortheflavorstocombinebeforeserving.

Optionsandvariations

SubstitutepineappleinsteadifyoulikeYoucanevenservethisonabedofgreenswithadashofbalsamicvinegarDressthisoneifyouwish.

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33.PotatoSalad

Mostly when I make salads it’s because I want raw vegetables. Butsometimes,justsometimesIaddcookedingredients.Potatosaladisverypopularwithguests.It’sveryversatiletoo.Itpairswellwithvinaigrettesbutevenbetterwithcreamydressings,aiolisandmayonnaises.

Thesoftpotatomarrieswellwithchewydriedfruit,crunchyceleryandgreenonion.The largely lightcolorofpotato is theperfectblankslateorpalette forbeautifulcolorfulvegetables.

Salad

Steam2goodsizedpotatoes,cooked,cooled,cubed1/4cupredpepper,diced1stalkcelery,slicedfinely1greenonion,sliceddiagonally(keephalfforgarnish)2tbspsunflowerseeds1/4cupparsley,chopped1/2cupcornkernels

Optionsandvariations

Driedapricotdicedsmall,orcranberries.Nutsorseedsforcrunch

Remember potato types have differentmouth feel. Somewill be waxy andfirm, otherswill bemore softwhen cooked.Youmaywant one that keeps itsshapemoreeasily.

DressingrecommendationAnydressing!

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34.PepperyPear&WalnutSaladIt’sthepepperinessofthegreenleavesthatjustgoessowellwiththesweetof

thepearandcrunchof thenuts.Eitherdrizzleoliveoilandlemonjuicewithagenerous sprinkling of sea salt and pepper, or choose a dressing. Seerecommendationbelow.

Salad

1/2cupofpear(withorwithouttheskin),slicedorcubed1cupofrocket,chopped1cupofwatercress,chopped2tbspwalnuts,chopped

Optionsandvariations

Finelysliceafewradishes

Dressingrecommendations

Enjoythesimplicityof“Easy&Delicious”(oliveoilandlemonjuice,saltandpepper)Or try a dollop of “Rawquefort BlueUncheeseDressing”which is salty,pungentandcomplementsthissweetpepperysalad.“MintedPearSilk”works.

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35.CeleriacSalad

Idon’tseeceleriacveryoftenwhereIlive.WelivedinFranceforhalfayearback in 2005.You can buy a delicious celeriac salad in the supermarkets. It’ssuperbwith a creamy dressing. So, I made upmy own based on this Frenchclassic.

Celeriacs are fascinating to look at.They are a root vegetable and youwillfindtheminallsortsoftortuousshapes.Whenyoupreparethemyouwillmostlikelyfindthatalotofitendsuptrimmedoffbecauseofallthesoilentrapped.Onceyougettoyourcleantrimmedvegetable,grateitwithamachineorhandorspiralgrater.

Salad

1celeriac,cleaned,trimmedandthengrated

OptionsandvariationsIf youwant extra crunchwith a very complementary flavor, finely chop or

gratesomecelerytoo.Theyarecousinsyouknow!

DressingrecommendationsAddacreamydressing.Onethathassomesouracidnoteswithsomemustard

orvinegar,andsomepepper,balancedbysomesweetness.

Try“KindaSortaSourCrème”“Mustard-AlmondAioli”“LemonCashew”Dressings1and2“BlondLemon”

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36.AvocadoGrapefruitSalad

Preparing your grapefruit can be done by adding the segments or by atechniquedescribedbelowcalledto‘supreme’.Takingtheextratimetosupremeyourcitruswillnotonlymakeyourfruitfarmoreattractive,thebitterpithwillbegone,soyouwillenjoyabettertastingcreation.

Salad

4cupslettuceofyourchoice1grapefruit,segmentedorsupreme,seebelow2avocadoscubed1cupofdicedcucumber10-12cherrytomatoes,cutinhalf1smallredoniondiced1redbellpepperdiced1red,orangeoryellowbellpepperdiced1/4cupcilantrochoppedOptional and recommended: 2 tbsp diced “Homemade Semi-DriedTomatoes”

Combinetheaboveingredientsinabowlandadddressing.

Or arrange leaves on a platter or on individual plates, Dress the salad andarrangeontheleaves.

Preparingthegrapefruit(to‘supreme’)Tosupremethegrapefruitmeanstoremovethesegmentsfromthepith.Chop

offthepeel(andpith)fromthetopandthebottomofthefruit.Nowpeelitwithaknifeincludingremovingthepithjustunderthepeel.

Nowholdthefruitinyourhand,overabowl.Placethebladedowneachsideofthesegmentandasyoudo,thebitofgrapefruitwillbesetfree!

Sinceyourhandisalreadywetsqueezealltheremainingjuiceeitherintothesaladyou’repreparing,orintoadressing.

DressingrecommendationsAs you have quite a lot of avocado in this salad I recommend choosing

something light. “Easy & Delicious”. “Robert’s Favorite”, “Honey Spice”“DijonTarragon”oranyothervinaigrette.

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37.MintyOrangeSalad

Noneedtodressthissalad.Ifyousupremetheorangesyouwillsqueezethejuice(thatiswaitinginthepithyremains)rightoverthebowl.Thiswillallowalltheingredientstominglebeautifully.

Salad

3oranges1tbsp(ormore)ofshreddedfreshmint2tspofpeeledfinelygratedginger

Combineandletsitfortheflavorstocombinebeforeserving.

Preparingtheorange(to‘supreme’)Sliceoffthetopandbottomtorevealthefruit.Placethefruitdowntopeelit

withaknife,removingthepithjustunderthepeelasyousweeptheknifedowninacurve.

Ifinditeasiertoholdthefruitinthehand,overabowl.Butyoucouldputitonacuttingboard.Placethebladedowneachsideofthesegmentandasyoudo,thebitoforangeportionwillcomeaway!

Sinceyourhandisalreadywet,squeezealltheremainingjuiceeitherintothesaladyou’repreparing,orintoadressing.

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38.GreekSalad

Justlikeanysalad,thisonecanbeamealinitself.Greeksaladsaretypicallymadewithbigchunksofvegetables.Ifyoulikeastrongergarlicaccenttoyoursalad, optionally add a finely sliced cloveof garlic.Great for taste andmouthfeel.

Salad

2-3cupsromaine(cos)lettuceorothermildgreenleafy,tornintobite-sizedpieces1cucumber,sliced(nottoothin,youwanttofeelacrunch)1/2poundofcherrytomatoes,halvedOrchop2-3bigtomatoesintowedges1redbellpepper,choppedorsliced1smallredorwhiteonion,slicedandseparatedintorings1bighandfulkalamataolivesAddseasaltandcrackedpeppertotaste

OptionsandvariationsAddanyorallofthefollowingtotheingredientsabove:

1handfulofradishes,slicedfinely1/2cupchoppedparsley1/4–1/2pound(100-200g)crumbledorcubedfetacheeseSubstitutemarinatedtofuforfetacheese

Youcaneithercombinethissaladinabowlorarrangeitonalargeplate!

Garnish

Sprinklewith2teaspoonsdriedoregano

DressingrecommendationsDresswith“Easy&Delicious”dressing(orjusthavethesauceatthetablein

abowlorservingjug).Vinaigrettespairwell.

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39.TabouliTabboulehTabbouli

…whicheverwayyouspellit,it’saclassic.

Salad

Soakcrackedwheatfor1cupyieldORifyou’reeatingmorerawfood,sproutsomequinoaorbuckwheat1bigbunchofparsley(about2cups)veryfinelychopped1bigbunchofmint,veryfinelychopped3largetomatoes,diced1mediumcucumber,diced1/2redoniondicedOptional:Zestof1lemon

DressingrecommendationsUsethedressingofyourchoice.Foraclassictabboulitastechoose:

“Easy&Delicious”“BasicVinaigrette”.

Optionsandvariations

Youcanusethisonnorisheetsspreadfirstwith“AvocadoSalad”above.Rollitupjustlikesushi!Mmmmm...J

Somerawfoodistsactuallyfinelychopcauliflower(processingitinamachinesoit’ssmallandcrumbly)insteadofusingwheatorsprouts.

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40.AsianSpicedGreenPapayaSalad

One of those supremely healthy dishes. Papaya (or pawpaw) aids digestionbecauseofitsenzymes.Peelingpapayaisastickybusinesssoweargloves.Theresultsaredefinitelyworththeeffort.Yourpapayamustbegreen!

Salad

1 medium green papaya, peeled, deseeded and grated. I cut chunks andspiralizebecausethetextureisreallypleasing(orusemyelectricgratertojulienne)1carrot,spiraledorgrated1/2cucumberslicedinstripsNutssuchascrushedmacadamia,somepinenuts,peanuts,orwalnutsHerbsofyourchoice,2tbspofeach(basil,mint,coriander,parsley,dill)Otheringredientsforcolorandcrunch.Optionallyadd:Greenbeans,beansprouts,othercrunchycolorfulvegetablessuchassnowpeas,bellpeppers,jicama

Placethepapaya,carrotandcucumberandanyoptionalingredientsinabowlanddrizzlethedressingoverthevegetables.Combinetocoatthecontentsofthebowlinthesauce.

Serveonaplatterandgarnishwiththeseedsandcilantro.

Garnish

1tbsp(black?)sesameseeds,forgarnish1/2cupcilantro,forgarnish

DressingrecommendationsUsethedressingingredientshere.Oruse“SiamSesameDressing”.

CoconutLimeSpiceDressingDialbackonthespice(cayenneandchillipepper)ifyouneedto

3tbspcoconutmilk2tbsplimeorlemonjuice1tbspsesameoil1tsphoney,oragaveormaplesyrup1/2tspgroundcardamom1/3tspcayennepowder1/2tspseasalt1/3tspfreshlygroundblackpepper1-2finelychoppedredchillipepper1tspcuminpowder

In amixing bowl,whisk together all the dressing ingredients.Check flavorandaddcomponentsifnecessary

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41.RipePapayaSalad

Thissaladcombinesthesweetyetmildflavorofpapaya(pawpaw)withthatofthestrongerandmorespicygreens.Ifyoulikeverystronggreensthengoforendive. Ihavesuggestedrocketorwatercress.Thedressing thatworkssowellwith this simple salad is based on lemon juice. For an extra zing, add somejalapenoorperhapsaThaichillipepper.

Salad

2cupsofripepapaya,peeledandcubed3cupsofgreenleafyvegetables,choppedasyouwish.

Dressing

3tbsplemonjuice,freshlysqueezed2tbspextravirginoliveoilSeasaltandblackpeppertotaste.Try1/4tspofeach2tspofjalapenoorotherchillipepper

Placesaladingredientsinabowl.Whiskdressingingredientstogetherandaddtoyoursalad.

Optionsandvariations

Substitutemildergreens(suchastatsoiandspinach)insteadoftheendive,watercressandrocketifyouprefer.Addinothercolorfulvegetables.Somegreenonion.Jicama.…

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42.GreenBeanSalad

Easytomake.Easytopairwithanydressing,vinaigrette,thick,creamy,salsaorguacamole.OrthrowoversomesesameoilandBraggLiquidAminosandbedone!

Salad

1/4poundor100ggreenbeans(raworblanched)cut into2 inch lengths(5cm)1smallredonion,halved,thenslicedforsemi-lunarshapes1cuprocketleaves1/2cupredbellpepper,diced1/4cupcranberries(craisins)Optional:2tbspchoppedpecansorwalnuts

Dressingrecommendations:Vinaigrettesworkwell.Try:

“BalsamicVinaigrette”“OrangeGinger”“LemonGingerSesameSauce”Or just a plain “Easy & Delicious” with a dollop of “Blond LemonDressing”.

Dipintothisbookchoose…justaboutanything!

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43.ChickpeaSalad

Whatmakesthissaladshineischoosingatastydressing.Thetexturesofthequinoa,chickpeasandleavesarejuxtaposedbythecorn,radish,cucumberandonion(andotherchosencrunchycandidates!).

Iliketousecannedchickpeas.YesIknow,youcouldstartfromscratchandsoak and cook your own, but honestly, my schedule sometimes just doesn’talwaysallowfor the ‘slowfood’approach.However,whenIdohave the timethissaladisjustperfectforsubstitutinginsproutedchickpeas.

Add in anywhere from 1.5-3 cups of cooked quinoa to make this a morefillinghybrid(cooked/raw)salad.

Prepare1cupofdriedquinoasoyouhaveabout3cupsonhand.Youwillneed2cupswater(orstock)forcookingthequinoa(saltthewaterandputadashofoliveoil).Fullinstructionsatthebottomofthisrecipe.

Salad

1.5-3cupscookedquinoa(seeinstructions)3cupsspinachleavesorarugulaorwatercresstornorcutintoshreds

1tinchickpeas,drained1mediumcarrot,juliennedgrated1/2cupredonion,diced1/2cupcucumber,diced1/3cupparsley,chopped1/4cupredradisheshalvedandthenfinelysliced1handfulofsnowpeas,cutinto1/4inchdiagonalslices1earcorn,shucked1/4tspseasalt1garlicclovemincedOptional:HandfulofblackolivesOptional:1/4cupsunflowerseedsORchoppedhazelnuts

DressingrecommendationsDecidewhichdressingstyleyoulikeandthensmotheryoursalad.Youcould

choose any salsa. I love the “Kinda Sorta Sour Crème”. And I love “SiamSesame Dressing”. I could equally enjoy it with “Blond Lemon” or anyVinaigrette.Yourhardestjobischoosing!

CookingthequinoaSoakthequinoafor5-10minutestosoftenit.Nowrinseabundantlyuntilthe

wateriscompletelyclear,togetridofthe‘saponins’.Drainitverywell.Bring2cupsofwater(withorwithoutflavoringwithstock)totheboil.Addthequinoa.Allowtosimmerfor10minuteswiththelidonandtheheatturneddown.Thenturntheheatoff,removethepanhalfwayofftheheatandletsitforanother10minutes.YouMUSTleavethelidonthewholetimeorthecookingprocesswillbehampered.

Loosenthequinoawithafork.Itmustnotbewet.Leavethelidoffandallowthequinoatocool.Stirthroughthevegetablesandthechickpeas.Foldthroughtheleaves.Addyourdressing.Serve.

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44.CrunchyJicamaSalad

JicamaisnotsomethingIfindalotofwhereIlive(inAustralia).ButwhenIdo I snap it right up because the family really enjoys the crunchy texture.Isabelle loves munching on coated ‘raw’ fried ‘chips’. Everyone loves it.Because it doesnot have a strong flavor, it really is amatter of ‘whatyoudowithit’thatcounts.

WiththissaladtryeithertochopitintomatchsticksORprocessitmoreintolittle bits to resemble corn kernels or even cous cous grains. Processing yourveggiesdifferentlyevenmakesyoursaladtastechange.

Peel the jicama by breaking the skin and pulling back the brown layer. Itseparatesveryeasily.

Tofollowthisrecipeyouwillfindtwoprocessingoptionswithinthebrackets.Thefirstforamoretexturedsaladwithlargerpieces;thesecondformoreofacouscousstylesalad.

Salad

1.5cupsjicama(matchsticksorprocessed,seeabove)1/2smallredonion(slicedordiced)

1/2cupred(pepper)capsicum(matchsticksorsmalldice)1/2cupcilantro,chopped1earofcorn,shuckedOptional:Redchillipepper,minced

DressingrecommendationsChooseanysaladdressing:Classic,Asianinspired,Light,Thick,orCreamy.

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45.SeaweedSalad

Seaweedsandtheirpreparation

Seaweedisanexcellentwaytonourishyourself.You’llfind2seaweedsaladrecipesrighthere.Inaddition,towardstheendofthisbookyou’llfindachaptercalled“GarnishesandSnacks”.Thereyou’llfind2recipeswhicharewonderfulseaweedbasedrecipes togarnishandseasonjustaboutanysalad,salsaordip.Thesearethe“MineralSprinkles”and“MineralSesameSprinkles”recipes.

This book would not be complete without a seaweed salad. In my books(that’sauthorspeakfor‘inmyopinion’)thebestseaweedstoincludeinasaladare arame (ah-rah-may), hijiki and wakame (wah-kah-may). To prepare yourseaweed youwill firstly soak it inwarmwater. This softens it.Depending onwhichvarietyitcouldtake10minutesor30minutes.

Drain your seaweed and squeeze out excess water.While arame and hijikigrowinthinstripswakamemaycometoyouaswiderstrips.Youmaywanttotrimittosize.

Experimentwiththedifferentseavegetablestoseewhichoneyouprefer.Thisrecipeyoucanuseone typeof seaweed,or create amixof all three (orotherfavoritevarietiesnotmentionedhere).

Salad

2cupsseaweed(using1-3varietiesasmentionedabove)1/2cupcucumber,julienned1cupredpepperinmatchsticks1/2smallonion,finelyslicedSesameseedstogarnish.Whiteandorblack.

Placeinabowl,combinewithadressingandthengarnishwithsesameseeds.

Dressingrecommendations

“SweetGingerSauce”withsomemincedredchillipepper.“SiamSesameDressing”“SesameVinaigrette”“SweetandSourSesameAsianDressing”“ThaiSatayDressing”

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46.BountifulSeaweedSalad

Withtheadditionofsomegreenpapayaorevengreenmangoyouwillenjoytheplayofsweetandsourandthecrunchofthesalad.Addingleafygreensandthefruitmakesthisamoresubstantialdish-evenamain.

Salad

2cupsseaweed(using1-3varietiesasmentionedabove)1/2cupcucumber,julienned1cupredpepperinmatchsticks1/2smallonion,finelysliced2cupsofgreenleafyvegetables1cupofgreenpapaya,spiralorjuliennegrated1mediumcarrot,peeled,cutinmatchsticks1/2beet,peeled,cutinmatchsticksOptional:1-2smallredchillipeppers,deseeded,minced

PreparethegreenpapayaandsquirtwithalittleBraggLiquidAminosbeforeaddingtotherestofthesalad.Youcanusetamari,soysauceorcoconutaminos.

Combineallingredientsexceptyourgarnishes.TopwithyoursesameseedsorMineralSesameSprinkles.\

Dressingrecommendations

“SweetGingerSauce”“SiamSesameDressing”“SweetandSourSesameAsianDressing”“ThaiSatayDressing”

Garnish

TopwithGomasio(“MineralSesameSprinkles”)ChoppedcilantroOrbothchoppedcilantroandsprinkles

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47.RainbowSalad

EverthoughtofjustprocessingyourvegetablesandNOTtossingthem?Forabeautiful layered appearance that’s different fromyour average salad, you canchoose a rainbow of vegetables, slice and grate them onto a platter or into abowl,garnishwithherbs,andservealongsideajugofdressing.Voilà.Hey,whynotcreateseveraldressings?

SaladPreparea selectionof colorfulvegetables and layer themontoyourplate as

youmake them. Choose one cut or different ways to create textures betweenlayers.

ZucchiniCarrot(orangeorpurpleorboth)FennelSweetpotatoRedonionCeleriacRadishRedpepperGreenoryellowbeans

That’s just a small list. Go to “The Lists Of Salad Ingredients” for moreinspiration.

Dressingrecommendations

AblankpaletteallowsyoutochooseanythingGarnishTopwithnuts,seedsordriedfruitifyoulike.

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SixteenDifferentSaladIdeasHerearesomeideasforyou.Noamountsjustsmallcollectionsofingredients.

Embellishthemwithtoppings,herbs,garnishes.Andchooseyourdressing,salsaordip.

Cornkernels,snowpeas,redonion

Greattoppedwithsesameseeds

Rocket,gratedbeetroot,orangesegments

Peeltheorangesegments(supremethem)it’smorebeautifulandtastesandfeelsbetterinthemouth

Zucchini,crumbledcauliflowerandcranberries

Differenttexturesmakeforaninterestingexperience.

Carrot spirals, mung bean sprouts, zucchinimatchsticks

Avocado,spinachleaves,orangesegments

Chickweed(orwatercress),peachandsunflowerseeds

Pineapple,endiveandredbellpepper

Rocket,freshordriedfigsandapple

Limeandorangejuice

Jicamasticks,carrotandredbellpepper

Driedapricot,orangeoryellowbellpepperandcarrot

Beet,watercress,avocadoandgrapefruit

Redonion,nectarine,basilandtomato

Endive,pear,greenapple

Rocket,walnuts,nectarines,redonion

Cucumber,tomato,onion

Cucumberandtomatoinequalamountsandsamesizesmallcubes.Needsagoodamountofseasalt.

Strawberries,almond,spinach

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48.RoastPumpkinAndWhiteBeanSalad

Thereissomethingsoutterlyenticingaboutroastpumpkin.Thesweetnessofgrilledorroastpumpkinisalluring,nuttyandsoftatonce.Pairingitwithgreens,beansandpinenutsisamatchmadeinheaven.

Roasting or grilling this orange fruit with its skin on helps hold the fleshtogether.Ilovetoeattheskin.Oh,IbelievethatintheUSandCanadathatyouuse the word broil for grilling in your kitchen oven. That is not in use inAustralia.We just call it grillingwhether it’soutside at thebarbecueor in thekitchen.

WhileIhaveincludedavinaigretterecipebelow,youcansubstituteitforanyotherdressingyouwish.

RoastingorbroilingyourpumpkinYouwill have to roast, grill or broil your pumpkin first and then assemble

yoursalad.

2 lbsor1kgofpumpkin(yourchoice)choppedintocubes(3/4”or2cmcubes)ORcutlongslicesofabout1/4”thick(that’slessthanacm)Brushthepumpkinwitholiveoil,sprinklewithseasaltandalittlecrackedpepperOptionallyaddasprinkleofdriedherbsPlacethepumpkinonbakingpaperoronanon-stickbakingtray

Toroast:

Placeinapreheatedovenat360°F(180°C)for25minutesturningatleastonce.Thepieceswillbecometenderandchangecolor.

Togrill(ok,broil):

Placeunderahotgrill.KeepaneyeonthesetoavoidburningCheckevery5minutes.Asthebroilerandthefoodheatsup,youwillhavetocheckatshorterintervals.

Salad

Thepreparedpumpkin(frominstructionsabove)1cupcannellinibeans(fromatinisfine)2tbsppinenuts2-3cupsrocket1cupcilantro,chopped

Dressing

MildChilliBraggVinaigrette

1/4cupoliveoil1tbspBraggLiquidAminos(orTamari,orsoy,namashoyu)1redchillipepper,deseededifrequired,andchopped2tsphoneyoragavesyrup1smallclovegarlic,minced1/4tspseasalt

Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a bowl. Taste test and adjustseasonings. Add some lemon juice or vinegar if you need a little more acidbalance.Addthepumpkin,rocket,beans,cilantroandpinenutsandthecilantro

(reservingasmallamountofcilantroforgarnish).

GarnishWithcoriander(therestofthecilantro).

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49.Pear,Watercress,Hazelnut,Beetroot,DriedFig

Beetrootorbeet,isjustbeautifulasarawvegetable(spiralorjuliennegrated)or inchunks thatyoubroilorroast.Sowith thissaladnomatterhowyoulikeyourfood,cookedoruncooked,dairyorveganyouwilllovethissalad.

Andbytheway,ifyoucancomeupwithabetternameforthissalad,pleaseletmeknow!Iactuallylikereadingtheingredientsinthetitleandcouldn’tthinkofanythingmoreevocativeofthetastesandtextures.Sodocontactme.

Salad

Ifyou’respiralgratingyourbeetrootthenjustgrate1beetIfroastingorbroilinguse1-2beetscutintochunks,usescantoilandsomeseasalt2cupsorsoofripe,crunchypears(yourchoice),cutintomatchsticks1/4cupofhazelnuts(raw,orevendryroastedinapan)choppedroughly3cupswatercresssprigs3driedfigsfinelyslicedOptional:Goat’scheeseoranyfeta,sliced

Dressing

HoneySpiceVinaigrette

1/4cupolive,walnutorhazelnutoil1tbspredwinevinegar1/4tspseasaltAgoodgrindingoffreshpepper1/4tspcinnamon1/4tspcumin1tsphoney

Whisk all the dressing ingredients and then combine with the saladingredients.

OptionsandvariationsDon’t like or eat cheese but want that flavor reminiscence? Dollop some

“Kinda Sorta Sour Crème” and or sprinkle some “Surprise Me CheesySprinkles”.

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50.Carrot,Orange,andGingerSalad

Carrotsareoneoftheeasiestingredientstofind.Here’sawaytodressthemup(simply)foraverypleasingandsimpledish.Thesweetnessofthecarrotandorangeandmaplesyrupiscomplementedbythegingerandwatercress.Addthecrunchofpistachiosandyou’redone.Theamountsherewouldbesufficientforasharedsalad,oragoodsizedsingleservingforalightlunch.

Salad

3mediumcarrots,spiralorjulienned,orevenveryfinelyslicedrounddiscs3cupsofwatercress1/3cupunsalted,shelledpistachiosOptional (recommended): A handful of dried raisins or craisins(cranberries)

Dressing

3tspofmaplesyrup2tbspoliveoravocadooil1tspfreshmincedgingerOptional(recommended):1/2tspormoreoforangezest2tbspfreshorangejuice1/4tspseasaltandcrackedpeppertotaste

Prepare the carrots and leaves. In your salad bowl whisk together the oil,maple syrup, ginger, zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add yourpreparedcarrots,leaves,nutsanddriedfruitdirectlytothatbowlandserve.

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51.SimpleAvocadoSalad

Isitadressing,asalad,oradip?Actuallyit’sallthree.Italldependsontheconsistency.

You can dice, roughlymash (or smash) the avocado which works well forsalads.Oryoucanmash itwellorevenblend it tomakeadipor sauces.Thetexture differences are important andmake each variation feel and even tastedifferent.

Thisridiculouslydown-to-earthrecipe isreally‘thesimplestofguacamoles’with its 2 ingredients. I have included 6 guacamole variations in this book inadditiontothisonehere-obviouslywithmoreingredients!

Thesimplicityofthisrecipeisobvious.Soobviousthatperhapsmostpeoplewould neglect to do it.Miss out on this family favorite at your peril. Thin itdownwithalittlewater(oravocadooil)ifyoulike.Orjustdollopiton!

Salad

MashavocadoAddgenerousamountsofseasalt

GarnishUseanythingyoulike(orleaveit‘aunaturel’).

Garnish with a range of different ingredients to change the look, taste andappeal.

Topwithchoppedchives,cilantro,parsleyorbasilForabeautifulcontrastingredtrypaprika,sweet,smokedorspicySprinklewithcuminorcorianderpowderDustonsomepaprikaorcayenne

Addsome“MineralSesameSprinkles”SprinklesomesunflowerorsesameseedsSimplydrizzlesomevibrantlygreenavocadooilGrindsomefreshblackorgreenorredpeppercorns

Serve!Sonowyouhavethebasics,readonforthevariations.

Ifyoudon’tfinishthisoneatyourmealtheninordertostoreityouwillneedto add lemon or lime juice and combine it thoroughly.Me? I just eat the lastcoupleofmouthfuls.

Mixing through some other ingredients createsdifferent guacamoles. So let’s take a look at some ofthose!

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GuacamoleRules!Playwiththeconsistenciesofyourguacamoles.Mashingiseasyandinstant.

Tryalsocubingyouravocadoinstead.Youmayverywellenjoytheconsistency.

Anyguacamolecanbeservedinmanyways.Classically,serveitwithtortillachips. If you’re a raw foodie then make dehydrated chips. Dip pieces ofvegetablesinforadishthatisprettymuchuniversallyloved.

The sort of vegetables (‘crudités’) you could enjoy include snowpeas andcelery,carrotandzucchini,bellpeppers,babycorn,radishesandjicama.

Wheretostart,whattoaddAbovewestartedwithavocadoandsalt.That’syourmostbasic(andarguably

themost delicious) of all guacamoles… at least for avocado aficionados. Sodon’tfeelobligedtoaddanythingelse.

From thereyouadd lime juice (or lemon).Thensomecilantroorcoriander,someonion,someheat(chillipeppers)andmaybetomato.

And from there you can get very creative. Add Mexican inspired spices,onion,cucumber,herbs,driedfruitandmore.

ChillipeppersChilli peppers add in flavor not just heat. You will choose the appropriate

chillipepperdependingonyourtaste,your‘audience’andyourwishesforyourdish.TheseincludeyourclassicMexicanfoodadditions:chipotle,jalapenoandserrano peppers.Youmay have to settle for a Thai chilli, a habanero (they’rehot)orwhateveryourmarketsells.

Somechilliscomeintinsorjars.Theseareuseful.Somechilliscanbefounddriedtoo.Youwouldsoaktheminalittlewaterandcanevenusethesoakwater.

Justaswithanyproduce,thequalityandtheheatcandifferfromfruittofruit.Don’tassumethatthespicinessisidenticaltothelastfruityouused.

SometimesyouneedtoplayitsafeWhile you’re testing thewaters of any recipe or chilli, add half ofwhat is

recommended.Taste test the heat of your dish and then addmore so that youdon’toverdoit.

IfIknowachilliisveryhotIwillwearagloveononehandandusetheknifeintheother.Fromexperiencetoo,makesureyourhands,theknifeandboardandanychillispecificimplementsarewellcleaned.Thespicinessmayaccidentallytransfertoadishormouthofanunintendedrecipient!Believeme,ithappens.

Ifyouarecarefulhandlingthechilliwithaglovedhandandcutwithanother(andyoucouldevenwashthebladeofyourknifewithyourglovedhand)thenyouwill haveminimizedmost risk. If youdon’t use a glove then don’t touchyoureyesornoseforsometimeafterasyoumaybesorryyoudid.

AddingtomatoesTwogeneralrules:

Forbestresultsforconsistency,appearanceandtaste,deseedyourtoms.Combine with your guacamole just before serving to guard the bestconsistency.

Storingguacamole

Guacamoleisbestpreparedjustbeforeyouneedit.Usethenexthint(plasticwrap)ifyouneedtomakeitaheadoftime.

Ifyouactuallyhavesomeleftover(!)thencoverwithsomeplasticwrapthatyoucanpressonto thesurface.Thegreybrowncolor thatoccurs isdue to theavocadooxidizing.Socoverit.And/oryoucanaddlimeorlemonjuice.

Avocados (and simpleguacamoleswithno tomatoetc) canbe stored frozenbutyouhavetoremovetheskinandpitsandthenblendthefleshwithlemonorlime.Putitinasealableplasticbagandsqueezeouttheair.

SourcreamAlthoughIdonotmentionitoften,feelfreetoaddsourcreamifthat’syour

desire.Ifyouwantsomethingthat’sevencreamierthanavocadoandyouwanttoavoid dairy then make yourself a portion of my “Kinda Sorta Sour Crème”.You’llfinditamongtheguacamolerecipesandagaininthedressingsanddipssection.Ibasemysourcrèmeonsoakedpinenuts(orsoakedcashewsifIdon'thaveanypinenutsavailable).You’llgettheextracreaminess,thesournoteandyouwillactuallyfoolmanyofyourguests.IknowIhave!

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52.SimpleGuacamole

Avocadomashedwithafork,orchoppedintolittlecubes1-2tablespoonsgreen(spring)onionorredonionchoppedfineLimejuicetotasteSeasalt

Combine.Serve!

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53.SmokyGuacamole

The smoky taste for this guacamole comes from the smoked chilli pepper.Jalapenosthataresmokedarecalledchipotlechillis.I lovethem!Youcanbuythemdriedorpreparedinjarsortins.Averypopularpreparationischipotleinadobosauce.

Chillisvaryinstrengthfromfruittofruit,driedtotinned.Sounlessyouknowtheimpactofanychilliinarecipe,erronaddingless.Youcanalwaysadd,add,add.

2tomatoes,choppedandseeded1/2redonion,chopped2avocados,fleshonly1small-mediumclovegarlicminced1chipotlechilli,eitherdriedandsoakedoronefromatin(startwithhalfandthenaddmore)1/4cupcilantro,chopped,2tspreservedforgarnishOptionallyadd1/2tspredorgreenchillifinelychopped

Ifyouneedalittle‘bite’withoutthehotspicinessoftheextrachilliaddsomefreshlemonorlimejuiceforbalance.Justateaspoonatatime.

The great thing about this smoky guacamole is that if for some reason youhaveadipthatistoospicy,simplyaddmoreavocado.

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54.TomatoGuacamole

Mostoftheingredientsinthisguacamolearewhatonecouldconsidertobeaclassictomatobasedguacamole.Ilovetoaddmyown“HomemadeSemi-DriedTomatoes”forarichintensetomatoflavorinadditiontosomefreshtoms.

2avocadosmashedorcubed1med-largetomato,deseededanddiced2tbspchoppedsemi-driedtomatoes(homemadeorstore-bought)1smallredonion(or1/2medium)diced1tspcuminpowder1clovegarlic,crushedorminced1tbspfinelychoppedfreshchives2tbspfinelychoppedcilantro(coriander)2-3tspfreshlimejuice1/4tspseasalt(andmoretotaste)Apinchofcayennepepper,chipotlepowderorsmokedpaprika(totaste)

Combineallingredients.

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55.CornyCuminGuacamole

1earcorn,shucked2avocados,mashedorcubed1/2smallredonion,chopped2-4tbspfreshlime/lemonjuice(startat2tbspespeciallymetricusers,andworkupwardsinteaspoons)1/2tspcuminpowder1/2tspfreshchoppedchilliorachipotle(rehydratedorfromacan)1smallgarlicclove,mincedOptional:Addadeseededchoppedtomato

GarnishSour cream or my “Kinda Sorta Sour Crème” is optional. A dollop in the

middleandgarnishedwithherbsandpaprikaisverydelicious.

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56.LazySalsaGuacamole

Mashorcube2avocados3-4 tbspof anydelicious salsa from this bookor use your favorite store-boughtsalsa.

ThereItoldyouitwaseasy!

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57.KindaSortaSourCrèmeTruestory:MymomwasoverforlunchandIpreparedthismocksourcream.

Iofferedtogivehersometotakehome.Shesaidthatalthoughitwasoneofherfavoritedressingsthatshewouldprefernottohaveanythingdairy.Igiggledandtoldherthatthereactuallyisnodairyinit!Shedidtakemeuponmyofferbytheway,andtookALLmysourcrèmehome!

The recipe will make something semi-fluid. That’s perfect for use as adressing.Ifyouwanttousethisasadollopcrème,onethatyoucanplacesay,ontopofasalad,aguacamoleorsalsa, thenadd1/4(to1/3)cupofavocadoandthenblendagainuntilsmooth.Thiswillcreateawonderfully thicksourcrèmethatwillholditsown.Idon’tliketoaddtoomuchavocadootherwisethecolorchangesanditendsupbeingaguacamole.About1/4cupworksreallywell.

1cuppinenuts(soakedfor1hour,drained)1/2tspseasalt1clovegarlicchopped1tspagavesyruporhoney3tbsplemonjuice1/2cupwater

Blendit,baby!Makeitsmooth.

Tastetestit.Youmaychoosetoaddmorelemonorsalt.Remembertoadd1/4cupavocadoifyouwantadollopconsistency.

OptionsandvariationsStirthroughsomemincedfreshherbs.Stirthroughsomemincedfreshherbs.

Usecashewsifyouhavenopinenuts.PersonallyIprefer thecrèmewithpinenuts.

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58.GrapefruitGuacamoleSalsa

Rubyredgrapefruitaretheonesofchoiceforthissalsa.Thecolorreallysetsoff thegreenof theavocado,especially ifyousupreme it.Usewhatevercolorgrapefruityoufind.

1/4cupredonion,diced1largegrapefruit,supreme**&choppedFleshof1or2largeavocadoes,cubed1/4cupcilantro,chopped1tbspoliveoil1tspagavenectar1smallgarlicclove,minced1tbsplimejuice1/4tspsalt,ormoretotasteOptional:1-2jalapenosorotherredchillipepper,minced

**suprememeans segmentingand removing the fine skinon the segments.Instructions to supreme are found in several places in this book already.Grapefruit isalreadyknownfor itsbitterness, so to supreme itmeans thatyoureducethattasteelement.

Onceyoutakethesegmentsfromyourfruit,squeezetheremainingjuiceintoabowl.Inthatbowlwhiskalltheoil,agave,garlic,lime,saltandchilli.Addthedressingtoyouronion,grapefruit,avocadoandcilantro.Testandadjustagave,saltorlimeifnecessary.

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59.BruschettaSalsa

TheclassicItaliansnack:Afragrantjuxtapositionofbasilandtomatoeswitholiveoilandastronggarlicaccent.Characteristicallyservedon toasted Italianstyle bread or baguette you could also just eat this toast topper as a fabuloussalsa.Ortopsomeslicesofvegetablesorrawbreads.

Iliketodeseedmytomatoesbecausethemixtureisfarlesssloppyandstaystogetherbetter.Youcanchoosetokeeptheseedsifyouwish.

Tomatomixture:

4largefirmripetomatoes,seededanddiced2tbspgarlic,crushed1/4cupfreshbasilleaves,chopped2tbspfreshparsley,chopped2tspfreshlemonjuice1tbspoliveoilSeasaltandfreshlygroundblackpeppertotaste

Chooseabase:

Bread(baguette,sourdough,anything)vegetablesorotherbaseandcutintothinslices.Rubbread(orother)withgarlicAddtomatomixturetoeachpieceofbread

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60.FreshSalsa

5ripemediumtomatoesdiced(keeporremoveseeds)1smallwhiteorredonionfinelychopped1/2cupfreshcilantro/corianderleavesandstalks,chopped1earcorn,shucked1cupredcapsicum(bellpepper)dicedsmall1/2cupcelery,finelyslicedordiced2-3clovesgarlic,minced1tspsugar(rapaduraorcoconutsugarisgood,unprocessedandnatural)1.5tbspfreshlimejuiceSeasaltandpeppertotasteIfyoulikeitspicyadd1jalapenofinelychopped(orotherhotpepper)

Combineallingredientsinabowl.

Serveas a salad,orwithbreador corn frittersorotherdish inspiredby theflavors.

OptionsandvariationsIamhappypoppingin1/4tspofchipotlepowder,orsomecayenne.

Youcanuselemonjuiceorevenapplecidervinegarinsteadoflime.

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61.GingerChipotleSalsa

3tomatoesdiced2tsp(ormoretotaste)chipotlechilliinadobosauce3tspmincedginger1clovegarlic,minced1greenonionslicedfinely1tbsplimejuice1/2tspseasalt1/2tspsugar(coconutpalm,rapadura)

Pulsehalfofthetomatoeswiththerestoftheingredients.Thenfoldthroughtheotherhalfofthetomstocreateachunkysalsa.Adjusttheheat,saltandlimeamountsifnecessaryandaddfreshlygroundpeppertotaste.

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62.LimeyTomangoSalsa

4mediumtomatoes,seeded,choppedsmall1mango,fleshchoppedsmall1small(or1/2medium)redonionchoppedsmall3-4tsplimejuice1/4cupcilantro(corianderleaves)choppedfinely1tspcumin1/4+tspseasalt(addmoretotaste)Optional:Crackedpepper

Combine the ingredients. As with the “Ginger Chipotle Salsa” you maychoose to pulse 2 of your tomatoes and then folding through the rest of theingredients,tocreateamorecohesivestylesalsa.

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63.CoconutPapayaSalsa(orMango)Youcouldusemangointhissalsaoramango-papayacombination.Thebest

coconut to usewould be flaked coconut so you can really feel this under thetooth. If youdon’t have that then this salsa is equallydeliciouswith shreddedcoconut.

IhavemadethegingeroptionalbutIthinkitreallydoesbelonginthere.Butthat’sjustme!So,combinethefollowingingredients:

2cupspapaya,chopped1tspsugar3tbspdriedcoconutflakes(orshreds)3tbsplimejuice1chillipepper(ormoretotaste)1/4cupredbellpepper,diced1/4cupredonion,diced3tbspchoppedcilantro1tspBraggLiquidAminosOptional(andhighlyrecommended):1tspmincedginger

Optionsandvariations

Usebasilinsteadofcilantro.UsetamarioromitBraggalltogether

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64.TomatoMintSalsa

4tomatoes,halved,deseededthenchopped1/2smallredonion,diced1/4cupmint,choppedfinely1smallchillipepperofyourchoice,mincedZestof1mediumorange(seenextingredient)1mediumorange,supremecut,chopped1tbspoliveoil(orotheroil)1tspsugar(coconutpalm,rapaduraorother)1/2tspseasaltCrackedfreshpeppertotaste

Combineyouringredients!Serveandenjoyyoursalsa.

Tosupremeyourorange,cutthepeeloffandthenremovethesegmentsfromthepithwithaknife.Thiswillmaketheorangemoretasty.

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Dressings,Vinaigrettes,Sauces,Dips,Hummus,DollopCreams

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Dressings, vinaigrettes, sauces, dips, hummus, dollopcreamsLearning to create amazing dressings, vinaigrettes, dips and sauces will

tantalizeyour tastebuds.Youwill lookforward toyoursaladsandvegetables.Andwhenyouknow thatwhatyou’remaking is incredibly scrumptiousANDhealthy,providingyouwithvaluablenutrientsyou’ll feelbetter aboutyourselftoo!

Makinggoodeatingchoicesthataredeliciousiseasierthanyouthought!

You’ll find dressings of various thicknesses and consistencies. Some of thedressingrecipesaresweet,somevinegary,othersfruityandotherstangy.Somearesmoothandothersaretextured.

Taste-testingandtakingtastedilutionintoaccountDressings,bydesign,haveadistinctiveorstrongtaste.Theycombineavaried

mixture of sour (acidic/vinegary), spicy, sweet, sour and salty elements. Howyou perceive these stronger flavors is determined by your own personalpreferences,howyouthinkyour‘diners’willreceiveyourcookingandhowthedressingcombineswiththedishyouareembellishing.

Remember that the tasteofallyourdressingswilldilutewhenyouadd it tosalads. If you’ve nevermade your own homemade dressings before then youmay possibly think that several ofmy recipes are strong in flavor. This is bydesign.Dressingshavetomakesomekindofstatement.Youwanttotastethem.Of course,most peopledon’t drink adressing straight.Dressing flavors dilutewhenplacedonasalad.Youwillhavetogetusedtocalibratingyourresponsetotakethisdilutionintoaccount.

Taste-testtotakeproducevariationsintoaccountWhenyoumakedressingsyouwill taste test them.This isbecauseproduce

varies. From batch to batch and piece to piece lemons aremore or less sour;chillipeppersaremoreorlesshot;sweetenersappeartohavedifferentstrengths.

With any recipe with hot chilli peppers, you may want to put in half theamount.Mix.Taste.Seeifyoulikeitthewayitis.Adjust.

Chancesarewithmanydressingsfromtimeto time,youwillwant toadjustsaltlevels,pepper,lemon,miso,oil,vinegar,garlic,chilliorhoneyoragave.

Thisistotallynormal.

Theartoftaste-testingCreatingbalanceinyourdressingsmaytakealittlepractice.Sobepatientand

enjoythediscoveryprocess.

A skilled cook can test a dressing by tasting it from the jar. A newbie todressing creationmay need a little practice to get used to taking dilution intoaccount.Checkwhether it tastesgoodon the salad. Ifyouwant to, try first toaddateaspoonofdressingtosomeofyoursaladingredients.Youmayjustfindthat it is perfectly balanced and all you needed to dowas balance itwith thesalad.

However,bebrave.Forthemostpart,ifthisisafirsttimeforayintomaking

your owndressings,make yourminor adjustment if you think it needs it, andthencalibratetheappealofthefinaldish.Itisverycommonforpeopletomaketheir dressings too mild because they realize afterward they can hardly tasteanythinginthefinaldish.

Toomuchvinegar?Ifsomethingistoovinegary(tooacidicortoocitrus)youcanoftenrebalance

thedressingbyaddingatouchofsweetness.Addasmallamountofrapaduraorcoconutpalmsugar,honeyoragave.

Ifyouoverdothevinegartooilratiothenyoucanaddalittlemoreoil.Thisworksparticularlywellifyou’reusingagoodqualityaromaticoil.

Toosalty?Toosaltyandyoumayneedtoaddmoreofabaseingredientsuchasanoil,

avocado, silken tofu,more tomato…something thatwill dull the saltwithoutcompromisingtheoutput.

Saltormiso?YourchoiceIn the following recipesyouwill find that I recommendusingsea salt.Feel

free to substituteeitheramugi (barley), chickpeaor light (shiro)miso for thissaltforaflavorvariationinthefollowingproportion:

½teaspoonseasalt=1tablespoonmiso

Purposefuldressingsreciperepetitionsoyoucanfindwhatyou’reafterOh,Ihavetotellyou.IwantedyoutofindALLthedressingsanddipsinthis

section.So,whereverIhavementionedasaucethatgoeswithaparticularsaladin the “Salads” section, rest assured you should also find it right here in“Dressings”.Thatwayyou’llhavethewholekitandcaboodleatyourfingertips.You’llfindthisrepetitionveryhandybecauseyoucanjustrunyoureyethroughthedressingspagestofindyourinspirationquicklyandefficiently.

Sowithall thatsaid…herearesomewonderfulrecipesthatyouwillenjoythetaste,colorandtexturesof.

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65a.Easy&DeliciousDressingNothingbeats thisdressing for simplicity.Addmoreor lessof anyof these

ingredientstotaste(becausetastesvarybetweenlemonsandbatchesofoilandeventypesofsalt!Thestrengthofyourlemonandyouroliveoilchangeswiththeseasonand type.Foroliveoil the timeofharvestwillchangehowmildorspicyitis.Thisisonereasonwhyalldressingsneedtastetestingandmayneedflavoradjustments.

You could add the ingredients into a sealable jar, combine, serve and thenstore.Anotherreasonwhyit’scalledaneasydressing.

This issimplywonderfulonaplain leafysalad.Oradd inpiecesof tomato,avocado,cucumberandgenerousamountsofbasil.Seesaladsectionforothers!ThisoneIjusteyeballitwithoutmeasuring,straightintothesalad!Buttrytheseamounts.

1tbsplemonjuice(addmorelemonjuiceasyourtastedictates)

3tbspoliveoil1/2tspseasalt

Whisktheseingredientstogetherinabowl.

Optionsandvariations

Addatspoflemonzest,minced.Addplentyofgroundpepper

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65b.‘Easy&Delicious’withaPunch

AddacrushedgarliccloveAddadashofcayennepepper

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65c.Endless‘Easy&Delicious’VarietiesBeadventurous.Ifyou’reusingadifferentoil,makeitaromatictomaketaste

yourfocus.Reserveyourplainertastingoilsforotherdressingsanddipswhereyou need the oil consistency and perhaps are adding them for their specificnutritionalprofile.

OK,sohowaboutsomeotherideasforyou:

Finelychopsomegreenherbs:Cilantro,Mint,BasilCuminpowderGingerroot,mincedorgratedTrywalnutoilinsteadofoliveoilSesameoilFlaxseedoilSmokedorsweetpaprika

You’reonly limitedbyyour imagination.Goonawhimandremember firstandforemost,keepiteasy!

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66a.BasicVinaigretteFollow the recommendations below and feel equally satisfied with the

different tastesensationsyoucancreatewhenyousubstituteotherhighqualitycoldpressedoilsandvinegarswithoutor‘withthemother’.Ifyou’renotusedtothetasteofflaxseedoilthenunlessyouhaveanimmediateloveaffairwiththeflavor,introduceitinsmallerproportions.

2partcoldpressedoliveoil(or1partoliveand1partflaxseedoil)1partapplecidervinegar(IchooseBraggunfilteredorganic-yum)1clovegarlic,crushedSeasalttotaste(ifit’sgoodquality,unrefinedyoucanbegenerous)CrackedpepperOptional:AddsomeDijonorgrainmustard(forasinglesaladamountadd1/2tspmildmustard)

Dressingrecommendations

Addmoreoil if you find it too tangy!But remember flavors dilutewhenyouaddthemtothesalad!Theother‘fix’that’shandytokeepinmind:Ifyouliketheconsistencyandyou need to tone the acidic/vinegary taste, add a very small amount ofagaveorhoney.

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66b.BasilBasicTothe“BasicVinaigrette”addahandfulofbasilleavesandblend.

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67.Sweet&SourSesameAsianDressingThis recipemade its debut as the dressing for “Sweet and Sour Cucumber

Salad”. To help you relocate it pronto, here it is along with all the otherdressings.Allyouhavetodoisdecidewhatsizeyour‘part’willbe.Perhaps1part=2tablespoon.Thatwillmakehalfacupoffinisheddressingwithimperialtablespoons,and2/3cupwithmetrictablespoons.

Sesameoilsarenotallthesame!Theonesyoufindinmostsupermarketsarelikelytobetoastedsesameoil.Theyhaveamuchstrongersesameflavor.Infactsometimes toomuch toasted sesame oil can be overpowering. Because of thenutritional profile of sesameoil I use raw, cold pressed sesameoil.Theblacksesameoilisstrongertasting.

IftheoilIhavedoesn’timpartthatgreatsesameflavortomydressingIwilladdmostlytherawoil(forthesuperiornutrition)andaddateaspoonorsoofthetoastedoil,tobolsterthetaste.

1partoilofchoice,Iusesesameoil2partsapplecidervinegar1partrawhoney(mypreference)orothersweetener(agave)Seasalt(generous)PeppertotasteOptionalpinchofcayennepepper(orfinelychoppedredchilli)

Whiskinabowluntilwellcombined.Whatyou’reafterisaslightlysweetyettangysauce!It’sbesttotastetestthisoneasyou’repreparingit.

Optionsandvariations

Yes,youguessed.Spiceitupwithachilliifyouwish.Addsomezingwithginger

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68.ThaiSatayDressing

Satayusuallyusespeanutbutter.Hereyou’reusingalmondbutter.Therearemanypeoplewhoeitherhaveissueswiththeallergenaspectofpeanutsordonotconsider them as healthy as almonds.Almonds have an excellent profile.Didyouknowtheyareveryhighincalcium?Seetheoptionsforimportantvariants!

2tspsesameoil1/4cupalmondbutter1/4cupcoconutwater(orwater)1clovegarlicminced1teaspoonofmincedginger3tspagaveorhoney1tbsplimeorlemonjuice1tbspBraggLiquidAminosChillipeppertotaste.Usepowderorfreshmincedchilli.AshotasyoulikeOptional:1tsptamarindpaste(usedinauthenticAsiantastingfood)

I really like tomakemydressings ina smallish jarwithawidemouth, thatsealswell.Oruseabowlofcourse.Ifyoumakemorethanyouneedthenyouhavemixeditinthejarandyoucansimplyclosethejarafteryou’veusedwhatyouneed.

Tothe jarfirstaddandcombinethealmondbutterandwater.Thepastecansometimes get very thick. Once you have initially combined the nut or seedbutteraddeverythingelse.Combinewell.

IMPORTANT:Taste test tosee ifyouneedtoaddanymoreBraggorcitrusbeforethinningwithanywater.Sataydressingsreallyneedsomebody.

Optionsandvariations

Makethisverycreamybyusingcoconutcreaminplaceofsomeorallofthewater.

Insteadofalmondbutteryoucanuse:

Sesamebutter(tahini)PeanutbutterCashewormacadamiabutter

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69.MangoAvocadoDressing

Thisisagreatall-purposedressingandcanbeusedongreensaladsorevenpouredoverfruitsalad.

1largemango,flesh2mediumavocados,fleshonly(or1large)1clovegarlic,mincedGratethezestofalemon,toget½-1tspforyourdressing...then1lemon,juiced1 small jalapeño (or other chilli pepper), seeded (keep seeds to increaseheat)2tbsphoneyoragavenectar2tbspcoldpressedoliveoil1tspapplecidervinegar

Placeallingredientsinablenderandprocessuntilsmooth.Thismaybethick.Addwaterorcoconutwatertothinuntildesiredconsistencyisachieved.

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70a.ThatTahinaDressingIt’sohsousefultomixthisoneupinajar.Getyourselfanicecleanjar.Or,do

whatIdo.IwilloftenmakethisdressingwhenInoticethatjusttherightamountoftahina(tahini)remainsatthebottomofmyjar.ThiswayIuselastounceinthejarandit’sallreadytobestored-IFwehaveanyleftover.

Youmaybecuriousas towhyyou shouldmix this ina jar rather than inabowl.Youwillexperiencesomethingratheramazing.Whenyouaddfluidtothetahini,whetherit’swaterorBraggorlemonjuice,itactuallygetsthickeratfirst.

Youneedtoaddthefluidslowlyoritwilljustflickupatyouandyou’llendupwearingit.Mixingwithaspooninajarmeansthemouthofthejarprovidesyousomeprotection.Youwilleasilyrecognize(andlookfor)theturningpointinthewaythisstuffmixes.Havefun!

1/4cuptahina(tahini)3tspfreshlemonjuice3tsptamariorBraggLiquidAminos1clovegarlicStartwith1/4cupwater

With the tahini in a jar add the lemon juice and tamari or Bragg. Add thegarlicatanystage.Starttostir.Addhalfthewaterandthenjustkeepstirringandadding water until you achieve a smooth consistency. It should be thick andflowing.

Asusual,it’sworthtastetestingandadjusting.Soaddsaltandpeppertotasteifyouwish.

OptionsandvariationsApinchofcayenneorcuminareexcellentadditions.

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70b.GreenifiedTahinaDressingThistahini-basedcreationisavariationon“ThatTahinaDressing”withsome

greenonionandcoriander.

You can prepare this in a blender. Inwhich case it still pays tomince yourgarlicandchopyourgreens,becauseyouwillonlypulseyouringredientsbeforeaddinginthetahini.

Ifyou intend tohandmixyourdressing,chop thegarlic,cilantroandonionfinelyenoughforyourtastethenyoucanmixitinajar.

4oztahini1/3cuplemonjuice1-2clovesgarlic,minced1/4cupcilantroleavesfinelychopped1/2greenonion,finelychopped1/2tspseasalt

Ifyou’reusingablenderthanpulseeverythingexceptthesesamepaste.Thenaddthetahiniasyouhavetheblenderonlowtomakeathickpaste.Thenserve.

Alternatively,combineeverythinginajarandstirwithaspoonorfork.

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71.BlondLemonDressing

Ilove,love,lovethisdressing.Thewholefamilydoes.Someoftheflavorofthisdressingcomesfromtheblondmiso.Youwillfindthisinyourstorelabeledasshiromisoandisverylightincolorandthesweetestofthemisos.Itstillhasapleasingsaltiness.

1/2cupcashews(soakedanddrainedifyouhavetime)1/2cuppinenuts(soakedfor20mins,drained,iftimepermits)1/4cupwater3-4tspsfreshlemonjuice.Startwith3tbspandworkupwardsZestofonelemon2tspsshiromiso

Blendeverythingtogetheruntilsmooth.

OptionsandvariationsAlthoughitwouldn’tstay‘blond’,tryavariationofthislemonycreationwith

2tablespoonsofbasilleaves,blended.

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72.TomangoDressing

1mediummango,fleshonlyImediumtomato1tbspapplecidervinegarorcoconutaminosorlemonorlimejuiceAdd1/2tsplemonzestAddsomezingwithsomegratedgingerSeasaltandpeppertotaste

Placeallingredientsinablenderandprocessuntilsmooth.Addmorewatertothin until desired consistency is achieved.This is another all-purpose dressingforjustaboutanysavoryorfruitsalad.

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73.SweetGingerSauce

1/4cuplightflavoredoilsuchasanutoilorlightolive1/2tspseasaltor1tbspmugiorchickpeamiso4dates,pitthemandsoaktheminalittlewaterfor15minutes2tbspfreshlemonjuice1clovegarlic,minced1inchor2.5cmginger,mincedExtrawater(ifyourunoutofsoakwaterandneedtoadjustconsistency)

Placeall ingredientsinablender(usingsomesoakwaterfromthefruit)andblend until smooth. To adjust consistency add soak water and extra water 1tablespoonatatime.

Optionsandvariations

Addfinelychoppedredchilliforsomeheat.Useequivalentvolumedriedpeachesorapricotsinsteadofdates.

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74.NutsAboutThisDressing

Ifyoudon’thavealmondbutteryoucanuse2/3cupofalmonds.While theresult is not identical itwill stillwork! Soak the almonds first (for 2-8 hours,evenovernight)tofacilitateasmootherblend.Thendrainandrinsethemwell.

3tbspalmondbutter1garlicclove2tbsplemonjuice1tbspoliveoilorother2dates,pittedandsoakedfor20minutes,keepthesoakwaterSeasaltandgroundpeppertotaste

Place all ingredients in a blender including thedate soakwater.Blenduntilsmooth.Usethesoakwaterfirsttocreatethedressingtextureyou’reafter.Youcanaddextrawateraftertheinitialblend.

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75.CorianderChipotleDressing

I like this dressing on a salad with avocado, corn, tomatoes and leaves.Honestly,youcouldadaptyourfavoritesaladtocreateasalsausingsomeofthisdressing!

1/2cuppinenuts(soaked1-2hours)1/2cupredbellpepper,deseeded1/3cupcilantroleaves1tomato2tbspoliveoil1-2tbsplemonjuice1/2tspormorechipotleinadobo(ordriedchipotle,soaked)totaste2tbspcoconutwater(orwater)1tspcoconutpalmsugar,rapaduraorliquidsweetener1/2tspseasaltandgroundpeppertotaste

Blenduntilsmooth.Youcanaddextrawatertogetyourdesiredconsistencyaftertheinitialblend.Adjustthesweet/salt/citrus/chillibalanceifnecessary!

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76a.LemonCashewDressing1Theoptional additionof caraway seeds is adelightful combinationwith the

lemon.

1/2cupcashews,soaked(aboutonehour)anddrained1garlicclove2tbsplemonjuice2tbspoliveoilorother1date,pittedandsoakedfor20minutes,keepthesoakwaterSeasaltCrackedpepperifyouwish,totaste

Optionsandvariations

Add1tspofcarawayseeds

Blendallingredientsexceptforoptionalcarawayseeds,for20seconds.Addseeds&pulsethroughwithoutpulverizingthem.

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76b.LemonCashewDressing2Thisonehasslightlymorecomplexflavornotes.It’syummy.

1/2cupcashews,soakedanhour,rinsedanddrained1/2cuptahini1garlicclove4tbspnutritionalyeastflakes2-3tbsplemonjuice(startwith2)2tbspoliveoilorother1/2tspseasalt3/4tspcuminpowder(ormildcurry)1/2cupwater

Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust your seasonings and lemon levels.Serve!

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77.SweetMustardSauce

Agreatall-rounderwithperfectlybalancedflavors.

1/4cupoliveoil1tbspagavenectar1clovegarlic2-3tspdrymustardor1.5tspDijonormildmustard(evengrainmustard)1/2tspgroundflaxseed1/2tspseasalt2-3tbsplemonjuice2tbspnutritionalyeastflakes

Blenduntil smooth, addwater if necessary.Adjustyour lemonandmustardflavorstoachievethedesiredbalance.

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78.Mustard-AlmondAioli

AioliistheFrenchnameforgarlicmayonnaise.Thisoneisatwistonanoldclassicandsurprisinglylikearealmayonnaise.

3tbspapplecidervinegar1/2lemon,juiced2/3cupoliveoil3clovesgarlic1/3cupalmonds(soakedfor2-8hours,rinsedanddrainedifyouhavetime)1tspmildmustard(orsomemustardpowder)1/4tspseasalt(andmoretotasteifnecessary)1/4tspblackpepper,freshlyground1/4cupofwaterandmoreifneeded,1tbspatatime.

Blend at a high setting for about 60 seconds until you get a creamymayonnaise-likedressing.Taste testandcheck for thickness.Thisshouldhavetheconsistencyofa'real'mayonnaise.Ifthenutsareunsoakedyouwillneedtoaddmorewater.Startwithaquartercupandthenaddatablespoonor2atatimeasrequired.

Even though the dilution on your saladwill have an effect, if you feel thatthereistoomuchvinegarthenaddalittleoilandorwater.Thegarlicflavorwillstillshinethrough.

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79.MoroccanDressing

Spirit yourself awaywith thisNorthAfrican inspired dressing. It goeswellservedwitha tagine,witha chickpea salador just agreen leafyone.Youcanspicethisoneupevenmorewithcayenne,hotpaprikaorachillipepper.

1tspcuminpowder1/2tspcorianderpowder1tspsmokedpaprikaorthepaprikaofyourchoiceJuiceof2lemons(Iaddabout1/4cup)3tspbalsamicvinegar1tspginger,minced1-2clovesgarlic,minced1/4cupfreshcilantro,chopped1/4cupoliveoiloragoodqualitynutoil3tbspwater1tspseasaltFreshpepper,1/4-1/2tsp

Whenyouaddyourlemonjuicestartwithhalftheamount.Combinetherestofyouringredientsbywhiskingthemtogether.Tastetestandthenaddtherestofthe lemon juice to taste. Definitely a dressing that is better on the salad.Mypreferenceisusingitonchickpeasaladsthatalsohavesomegreenleaves.

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80.LemonGingerSesameSauce

1-2clovesgarlic,minced1tspginger,mincedPinchcayennepepper1/4cupoil(mildtasting,with1tbspoftheamountastoastedsesameoil)1tsplemonzestifyouhaveit3-4tbsplemonjuice

Whiskalltheingredientstogether.

SaladrecommendationsAddtoyoursalad…perhaps

“SeaweedSalad”“BountifulSeaweedSalad”OranyothersaladtowhichyouwouldliketoaddaAsianstylevinaigrette.

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81.RaspberryVinaigrette

Averyfruity,colorfuldressing.It’sprettymuchjustfreshraspberriesaddedtoatraditionalstylevinaigrette.

1/4cupraspberries3+tbsporangejuice2tbspoliveoil1/2tbsplemonjuiceSeasaltandpeppertotaste

Blendallingredientsinablenderuntilsmooth.Checktheflavorandadjust.Itmay need more salt than you initially consider to get the balance right.Variability of produce is always an element here and inmany dressings so bewillingtoadjusttocreatebalanceofthesweet,salt,andsour.

Youmaychoosetopassthevinaigrettethroughasievetoremoveanyseeds.

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82.BalsamicVinaigrette

3tbspextravirginoliveoil2tspDijonmustard2tbspgoodqualitybalsamicvinegarUpto1/4tspseasalt(tastetestasyougo!)1/2tspfreshlygroundblackpepper

Whiskinabowl.

OptionsandvariationsIfyouareagarliclover,thenmincesomegarlicandaddittothebowl.

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83a.BlackOliveDressingGoes very well on green leafy salads, Greek salads, salads with mango or

nectarine,andisdelightfulwithchickpeaorwhitebeansalads.

1/4cupblackolives,pittedZestof1lemon1/4cuplemonjuice1tspfreshoreganoor1/2tspdriedoregano1garlicclove1tspDijonmustard1tspnutritionalyeastoryeastflakes1/4tspseasalt1/4tspgroundpepper1/4cupoliveoil

Blendallingredientstogetherfor20-30seconds.Toemulsifydressingswell,youcanaddeverythingexcepttheoil.Blendandthenslowlyaddtheoilwhiletheblenderisrunningonafairlylowsetting.

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83b.RichTomatoDressingEssentiallyswapouttheolivesandpopinthetomatoesforthisveryworthy

variationonthe“BlackOliveDressing”.Itwillalsogoverywellongreenleafysalads, Greek salads, salads with mango or nectarine, and is delightful withchickpeaorwhitebeansalads.;)

1/4 cup “Homemade Semi-Dried Tomatoes” (see recipe or use storebought)Zestof1lemon1/4cuplemonjuice1tspfreshoreganoor1/2tspdriedoregano1garlicclove1tspDijonmustard1tspnutritionalyeastoryeastflakes1/4tspseasalt1/4tspgroundpepper1/4cupoliveoil

Blendallingredientstogetherfor20-30seconds.

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84.MintedPearSilk

Myhusband,motheranddaughterthinkthisoneisdivine.Cometothinkofit,sodoI.Thecleantastesofmintandpearwiththesmoothnessofcashewswilldelightyouandlifta leafysaladtonewheights.Surprisinglysubtle,delicious,sublime.Itscores10/10.

1/2cupcashews(soakedifyouhavetime,anddrained)1largeripepear(or2small),removestork1/2cuppinenuts(soakedfor20minsiftimepermits,drained)1/4cupwater3tbspwalnutoroliveoil1/4tspseasalt2-3tspapplecidervinegar(startwith2)2tbspchoppedmint1tspshiromiso

Blenduntilsmooth.Addmorewaterorsaltorvinegar…ifrequired.

Ifthenutsareunsoakedyouwillneedtoaddmorewater.Startwithaquartercupandthenaddatablespoonor2atatimeasrequired.

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85.Sweet&SpicyTomatoPastaSauceUsethisasasauceforpastaorasadressingforanysalad.Acharacteristically

flavorsomedressinglikethiscomplementsasimpledish.Ihaveaddedthisoneto many a “Super Salad”. Instructions for that are found in the chapter on“Salads”.

1 cup “HomemadeSemi-DriedTomatoes” (or 2/3 cup store-bought driedtoms)soakedonehour,keepthewater2softdates,pitted2clovesgarlic,chopped2bigor3mediumtomatoes1tspdriedoregano1/4cupfreshbasil,shredded4tbspcoldpressedoliveoil2tbspfreshlemonjuiceApinchofcayenneor1teaspoonsweetpaprika

Blend all ingredients in a machine to get desired consistency. Make youradjustmentsincludingaddingthesoakwaterasyouneedit.

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86.SesameVinaigretteDressing

21/2tbspcoldpressedoliveoil1tsprawsesametahini1tbsplemonjuice2tspapplecidervinegar(Braggmakesagoodone)1garlicclove,mincedSeasalt,totaste

Youmayneedtoaddafewdropsofwatertothinitdownalittle.Tahina(ortahini)oftenthickensthemixintoapaste.

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87.MangorientDressing

1/2cupwalnuts(youcansoaktheseifyouhavethetime,drain)1/2cupmangoflesh1lemon,juiced1tspcuminpowder(ormoretotaste)1clovegarlic1/2cupwater1/2cupcorianderSeasalt,startwith1/4tspandaddifyoudesirePeppertotasteOptional:1/2tspdulse

Blendwell.TasteandseeifyouneedeitheradashofBraggLiquidAminosoralittleextralemonjuice.Serveoversalad.

Ifthenutsareunsoakedyouwillneedtoaddmorewater.Addatablespoonor2atatimeasrequired.

AboutseavegetablesandiodineSeavegetablesareexcellentmineral sources. In fact ifyou’reusingseasalt

andnottheiodizedtablesaltvariety,thenmakesureyouinvolvefoodsthattopupyour iodine levels.Look laterat the recipe for“MineralSesameSprinkles”alsoknownas“Gomasio”which isawonderfulall-purposedressing(sprinkle)whichyoucanbuyorbetterstill,makeyourself.

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88.Lemon-GingerVinaigrette

Lemon and ginger has got to be one of my favorite combinations. I drinkgallons of lemon and ginger tea every week. For years now. So enjoy thisvinaigrettewithafreshtangoflemonandthepleasingbiteofginger.

3tbspoliveoil1tbsplemonjuice1/2cupbalsamicvinegar1tspginger,minced(startwith1/2tspandaddtotaste)1clovegarlic,mincedSeasaltandpeppertotaste

Whiskallingredientsinabowl.

OptionsandvariationsUsedifferenttypesofoils.Sesameoil,orwalnut,macadamiaorhazelnutoil.

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89.SmoothGreenCaesarDressing

Thislightyetcreamydressingishealthy,deliciousandremindsmeofCaesardressings.Thestrengthofyour tahinipastecanvaryfrommild toquitestrongandearthy.Soasmuchas Iwould love togiveyouTHEamount toadd, Idohave to figure in possible variations that could occur in your kitchen.So startwith less.Taste thedressingand see ifyou like itwith the small amount.Toomuchtahinicanbehardertoadjustforthanjustaboutanyotheringredient!

3tbsplemonjuice,fresh(startwith2andaddtotaste)2tbsptahini(metricstartwith1.5)1/2avocado1clovegarlic1tspginger,grated1/4tspseasaltAgoodamountoffreshcrackedpepper,atleast1/4tsp1/2cupwaterOptional:1/4tspdulse(it’sbetterwithdulse)Optional1-2tspcapers

If you don’t have a blender, mash the avocado with a fork and combineeverything together by hand. It’s obviously creamierwhen you use a blender.Test the taste after combining. You may like to add somemore lemon juice,somesalt,ortahini1teaspoonatatime.

OptionsandvariationsIf youdon’t have any avocado, thenyoucan always substitute either silken

tofuorsomeoil.Addin2tablespoonsofoliveoil(andthenaddoneteaspoonata time). Imperial and metric tablespoons are different so this will take thosedifferencesintoaccount!

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90.ClassicCaesarDressing

ThisisanotherCaesarDressingwiththatsaltyhintofcapers.Therecipeisforeitheroil-free(usingsilkentofu)orbyusingacomplementaryoil.Youactuallycoulduse1/2cupofsoakedcashewsorpinenuts.

1/4cuplemonjuice1clovegarlic2tspmustard(Dijonorgrain,IliketheMaillebrand)2-3tspcapers(startwith2andthentastetest)1tspnutritionalyeastor1.5tspyeastflakes1/4tspgroundfreshpepper1/4tspseasaltOptional1/4tspdulse**1/2cupsofttofuOR:½cuplighttastingoil,suchassunfloweroil,lightoliveoil(oralateharvestoliveoilwithmilderflavor).

GarnishSomefreshherbsperhaps?

OptionsandvariationsIfyou’reusing the tofu thenput everything in theblender. If usingoil then

addall but theoil andblend,Thenadd theoil a little at a time.Thishelps toemulsify and incorporate the ingredientswell. Good oldwhiskingworkswelltoo!

**Remember, you have the choice to use EITHER soft tofu OR soakedcashewsorpinenutsORoil.

Thistastysaucewilllastforuptoaweekinthefridge.

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91.Robert’sFavoriteDressingWesometimesprepareajarofthislovelyreddressingathomeandthenuseit

onvarioussaladsthroughouttheweek.

While this dressing is great with olive oil I also really like it with a goodqualitywalnutorhazelnutoil.

Youwillzipthisoneinablendertomakeitgoodandsmooth.Ireallylikethefresh,sweet,andspicynotes.Don’thaveachilli?Addagoodpinchofcayenne.Wanttoavoidtheoil?Makeupforitwithsilkentofu.

WhileRobert and I really like this spicy, our daughter gives it 9 out of 10whenitischilli-free!Weevenaddthistostirfries.

Toablenderadd

Fleshof1redcapsicum(pepper),noseeds2tbsplimejuice3tspapplecidervinegar1/4cupoiland1/4cupsilkentofu(seeoptionsbelow))**3driedapricots(soakedtosoften)1smallclovegarlicchopped1tspcumin1/4tspsaltAcoupleofgrindsoffreshblackpepper1 small chilli (you choose the heat level). Remove seeds, chop and ifunsure,addaportionatatime

Optionsandvariations

Insteadofoilandsilkentofuyoucanuse1/2cupofalighttasting(oliveornut)oil

**Substitute2soakeddriedpeachhalvesor1/4cupdriedraisins(sultanas)

Blendandserve!

SaladrecommendationsThisdressingworkswellwithanysimplegreenleafysalad.Orpairitwitha

morecomplex“SuperSalad”,“AvocadoGrapefruitSalad”,any“Slaw”oreven“GreekSalad”.

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92.RawMayonnaise

This is so good thatmy hubbywho LOVESmayonnaise started using thisinsteadoftheregularstuff,fromthedayIstartingmakingthis.

1cuprawcashews(iftime,soaked,rinsed,drained)1/2tspsweetpaprika2clovesgarlic1tsponionpowder(givesagoodflavorbutnotnecessaryifyoudon’thaveit)3tbsplemonjuice(startwith2)3tbspoliveoilorother(avocadooilorsunflower,orrawsesameoil)2tbspwater1/4tspseasalt(plusmoretotaste)1/4peppertotaste

Addallingredientsbutholdbackonthelemontostartwith,especiallyifyouareusingmetricspoons.InmykitchenwithmetricIused2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonoflemonjuice.Thatactuallyequatesto3tablespoons(intheUS).Thisiswhy I recommend that toplay it safeyoustartwith2 tablespoonsof lemonandaddintotaste.

Blenduntilsmooth.Adjustwithlemonjuice,saltandpepper.Addwateronlyifneededtothin.Ifthenutsareunsoakedyouwillneedtoaddmorewater.Startwithaquartercupandthenaddatablespoonor2atatimeasrequired.

Optionsandvariations

Iroutinelyuse1/4teaspoonsmokedpaprikainsteadofthesweetone.Addin2tbspparsleychoppedforaHerbedMayonnaise.Pulseitthrough.

Ifyourblenderneedsmorebulkthanisprovidedforintherecipe

Thisseemsodd,but ifyouhavea largercapacityblendersomerecipesmaynot have the bulk of ingredients that will create a smooth blend of all theingredients. In my new blender this occurs with my “Raw Mayonnaise” and“Mustard-AlmondAioli”recipes.

Inbothcases Ihaveoftenhad toadda tablespoonata timeofeachoilandwater to bulk up the ingredients so that the blades can completely pulverizeeverything.

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93.CutMeSomeFlaxDressing

Flaxseedoil(andtheseeds,naturally)havehighlevelsofomega3fattyacids.Youcanuseflaxseedoilinplaceofanysuggestedoilinthisbook.Somepeoplearealsorecommended to takeflaxforcertainconditionsforanti-inflammatorybenefits. So don’t let me limit you to using it just in this vinaigrette. Use itanywhere!

Justacautionaryword:Inordertouseitliberallyonanything,youmayneedtogetusedtothetasteofflaxseedoil.Butwhenyoudo,youmayverywelljustloveit.Forexample,ontheveryoddoccasionthatIeatasliceoftoast,Imayuseflaxoilandsprinklegenerouslywithgroundseasalt!

2tbspflaxseedoil5-6tsplemonjuice(startwith4andworkup)1clovegarlic,minced2tspdulseflakes1sprinkleofcayenne1/4tspseasalt1/2scanttsplightmiso

Blend(orwhisk)serve,store!

OptionsandvariationsAfterhavinglavishlypraisedthehumbleflax,itbehovesyoutoknowthatif

youwanttosubstitutewalnutoilorhazelnutoiltocreatedifferentflavorsthengorightahead!

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94.OrangeGingerVinaigrette

Ginger is suchagreat flavorwithcitrus.Youcouldblend thisdressing.Butequallyyoucanwhiskit.Ifyoudochoosetowhisk,thenyouneedyourgingertobewellincorporated.

Mybest ginger recommendation is to alwayskeep some in the fridgeANDalwayskeepsomeinthefreezer.Ifyouwanttofeeltheginger‘underthetooth’usethefreshstuff.

Ifyouwant it tobedistributedright throughjustas itwouldbe ifyouwereusinggingerpowder, thengrateyourfrozengingerwithazesterorfinegrater.It’sgreat!Oristhat,it’sgrate?Ummm,sorry.

Theuseofsmokedpaprikamakesthisverydelectable.

1/2cupfreshsqueezedorangejuice2tbspvinegar(yourchoice,varythetaste)2tbspoliveoil1/2tspseasalt1/4tspormoreoffreshpepper1tspginger,minced(seenoteaboveaboutusingfrozenginger)1/4tspsmokedpaprika(orpaprikaofyourchoice,orpinchofcayenne)

Whisktogetherandthenaddtoyoursalad

Optionsandvariations

Add1tbspfreshmint,mincedAdd1tbspfreshtarragon,mincedAddsomemincedgarlicInsteadofsmokedpaprikayoucouldalsotrysomechipotlechillipowder

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95.FragrantTomatoVinaigrette

Enjoy this beautiful red dressing with the strong accent of tomato that canonly come from dried morsels. Remember there is a super simple recipe for“HomemadeSemi-driedTomatoes”nearthebackofthisbookinthe“GarnishesandSnacks”chapter.

Aswithanyvinaigrettepartof theburstof flavor isdue to thevinegar andotheracidingredients.Hencethename!Sowiththisrecipeyouhave3combinedteaspoonsofvinegarandlemonjuice.Substituteinothervinegarsifyouwish.

2 tbsp chopped “Homemade Semi-dried Tomatoes” (see recipe) or usestore-boughtdriedtomatoes1tbspsesameseeds1tsptahini3tbspoliveoil1/4tspcumin2tsplemonjuice,freshisbest1tspapplecidervinegar1clovegarlicUpto1/4tspseasaltBlenduntilsmooth.Youcanactuallywhisktheseingredientstogethertoo.Ifyouwanttodothatthenyouwill have tomince the tomatoesverywell aswell asmince thegarlic.Tastetestandadjustyourdressingtoyourtastewithsalt,lemonoroil.Remember that if you find your dressing unbalanced or too vinegary, tryadding a spoonful of sugar (coconut palm or rapadura aremy crystallinesugarsofchoice)oralittleliquidsweetener.

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96.WhiteWineDressing

The recipe belowmakes 2/3 of a cup of dressing. Note that using a goodqualitywhitewineisgoingtomakeabigdifferencetotheproduct!

2-3tbspwhitewine(makeitagoodone!)2metric(EuropeandAustralia),3imperial(intheUS).1/4cuplemonjuice1tsphoney1/3cupextravirginoliveoilSeasaltandpeppertotaste

Whisk the first3 ingredients (everythingbut theoil).Keepwhiskingasyougraduallyadd theoil in toformanemulsifieddressing.Taste test.Adjustyourdressingwithmorewine(!)salt,pepper,or…

Optionsandvariations

Consider portioning out half of your dressing and adding a tbsp or so offinely chopped (minced) chives, basil, mint or parsley. You’ll have 2dressingsforthepriceof1.1/2teaspoonormoreoflemon(ororange)zestisalovelytouch.Testthiswithsomeredwineinstead!

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97.ChipotleandOrangeDressing

Mmmmm. Ihopeyouenjoy thisone evenhalf asmuchas I do.Adjust theheat level on this dressing as desired by adding more (or less) chipotle. Youknow, Robert and I really love chipotle, so we always have some chipotlepowder on hand when we don’t want to use the tinned variety. It’s greatsprinkledon,well,justaboutanything!Soifyoudon’thavethetinnedfruit,thenusethepowder.

2tsporangezest1/3cupfreshorangejuice2/3cupsilkentofu1tbspshiroorlightmiso2tbspbalsamicvinegar1/2tspchipotle(usetinnedchipotleinadoboorsoakachilli)2tbsphoney1/4cupwaterSeasalttotaste(Iuseabout1/4tsp)Freshcrackedpeppertotaste

OptionsandvariationsIfyouwouldliketomakeyourdressingthickerthenhereare3ideas:

Addanother1/3cuptofuOraddsomeoliveorotheroilOruse1/2cupofsoakedcashews

ForadeliciousvariationthatcreatesanewdressingAdd 4 teaspoons tahini (sesame paste). This thickens the dressing and also

producesasimplydeliciousnewsauce.

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98.SiamSesameDressing

Thisisdefinitelyoneofmyfavoritedressings.YouwillnoticethatIhavesaidtoincludeateaspoonofBraggLiquidAminosifyouhaveit.Inmyopinion,ifyoulikeAsianflavorsthentheBraggAminodressingisawonderfulsubstituteforthefishsaucethatyoufindinmanydishesinSouthEastAsia.

Themoreyoublendthisone,thesmootheritbecomes.

1/4cuplimejuice1/4cupbasil,chopped1/4cupcilantro,chopped1/4cupmint,chopped4tspshiroorlightmiso1clovegarlic1tspginger,minced4tsphoney1/4cupsesameseeds1tspsesameoil1tspBraggLiquidAminos(ifyouhaveit,ifnot,omit)2/3cupwaterZestof1lime1smallseededchilli(asalways,chilliisadded‘totaste’)

Blend‘erupandserve.

SaladrecommendationsJustsuperbwith“KelpNoodleSalads”andanysaladwhereyouwish tobe

transportedtoAsiainaculinaryway!Almostanyselectionofsaladingredientswill enjoy the Siamese touch. For example the seemingly unlikely candidates,“Simply Zucchini” or “Chickpea Salad” would be worthy of experimentationwiththisdecidedlygreensauce!

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99.HoneySpiceVinaigrette

1/4cupolive,walnutorhazelnutoil1tbspredwinevinegar1/4tspseasaltAgoodgrindingoffreshpepper1/4tspcinnamon1/4tspcumin1tsphoney

Whiskallthedressingingredientsexcepttheoil.Thenaddtheoiltoemulsifythedressing.Adjustyourdressing(withhoney,salt,spiceorvinegar).Combinewiththesaladingredientsandserve.

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100a.Mang-nificenceDressingAsthenameimplies,it’smagnificent.Sweet,spicy,scrumptious.RobertandI

bothgivesthisa10.IactuallymakedoubletheamountbecauseIreallyloveit.

2tbspfreshorangejuice2tbspfreshlimejuice1/2cupmangoflesh2tbspcold-pressedoilofyourchoice1clovegarlic,mincedAddfreshdeseededchilli,minced,totasteSeasaltandpeppertotaste

Blend!

SaladrecommendationsIlikethisonfruitsalads,leafysalads,chickpeasalads.Anysalads!Ilikeitby

thespoonful.

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100b.Cumin-ScentedMang-nificence

Thesamedressingwithcuminpowderinit.

Add1/2tspcumin.

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101.Dijon&TarragonDressing

2tbspfreshtarragonleaves,choppedsmall(or2tspdriedherb)1clovegarlic,minced1/3cupoil(oliveorwalnutorhazelnutworkwell)2tspDijonmustard1/4tspseasalt1/4tsppepper1tspnutritionalyeastoryeastflakesZestofalemon(aboutatsp)1-2tbsplemonjuice

Because this dressinghas the sour or acid taste of themustard, take it easywhen adding the lemon juice so you keep the flavors well balanced. Add 1tablespoon first and then when you’re close to the desired outcome, add 1teaspoonatatime.

Blendthisdressing.Ifyou’rejustwhiskingthisdressingmakesurethegarlicandtarragonarefinelyminced.

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102.SpicedApricotVinaigrette

Guesswhat?Thisismy10yearold’sfavoritevinaigrette.Icouldn’tbelieveitwhenshetoldme.Asweetconcoctionwithahintofcurryandagoodtangynotetobalanceit.Tastetestingandadjustingisaskillyouwilllearntomasterwhenyou createmore andmore delicious dressings andunderstandhow the flavorsmixandcomplementyoursalads.

Thesofteryourdriedapricotsbecomethesmootherandrounderthetasteandthe easier to blend them. So soak them until soft. I actually use organic non-sulfureddriedapricots.Thesearenotbrightorange(that’swhatthesulfurdoes).Theyaredarkorangeandbrown.Thesweetnessissensational.Anatural,deep,sweetflavorthatyoucannotgetwiththebrightorangeones.Soseeifyoucangetthem.Igivethemtoourgirl.They’reherkindofcandy.

3driedapricots,chopped,soaked30mins,reservethesoakwater1/2cupgoodqualitywine,champagneorricevinegarEither3tbspmacadamiaorhazelnutoil(oroilofchoice)OR1/4cupsilkentofu2tspcurrypowder(choosemildormed)1/4tspcumin1/4tspcardamom1/4tspseasalt(ormore)Freshgroundpeppertotaste(generous)

Ifyouneedanyextrafluidatall,usethesoakwater.

Blend,testandadjustyourspicesifnecessary.Serve!

Optionsandvariations

MakethisaSpicedPeachVinaigrettebyusing2driedpeachhalvessoaked.MakethisaSpicedDateVinaigrettebyusing3medjooldates,soaked.

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103.CreamyGarlickySauce

Garlic lovers will adore this. Great as a sauce or dip. Add extra garlic(dependingonyour taste).Youcouldmake thiswithout thecapersanddill foranotherbeautifulyetdifferentexperience.

1cuppinenuts,soakedfor1-2hours,drained1tspcapers1tspdill(driedorfresh)1/4tomato1/2tspseasalt1clovegarlic4tbspoliveoil1squeezeoflemonjuice

Adjusttheconsistencywithextrawaterifyouneedto.

Optionsandvariations

Addextradillorcapers,garlicorsalttochangetheflavorprofile.Yummy.

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KindaSortaSourCrèmeRepriseYesIabsolutelyknowIhaveincludedthisrecipeexactlythesameelsewhere

inthisbook.Ididn’tcountittwicethough!Ijustwantedtomakesureit’swheretheguacamolesareinthesaladsectionofthebooksoyoucanseeitwhenyouneedit.Sothere!

Incaseyoudidn’tseethisrecipebeforehereisthattruestoryaboutmymomagain:

MymomwasoverforlunchandIpreparedthismocksourcream.Iofferedtogivehersometotakehome.Shedidn’twanttotakeithomebecauseshedidn’twantanymoredairythatday.AfterIgiggledandshefoundoutthatthere’snodairyinthereatall,shetookitALLhome!

The recipe will make something semi-fluid. That’s perfect for use as adressing.Ifyouwanttousethisasadollopcrème,onethatyoucanplaceontopofasalad,aguacamoleorsalsaforexamplethenadd1/4(to1/3)cupofavocadoand then blend again until smooth. This will create a wonderfully thick sourcrèmethatwillholditsown.Idon’tliketoaddtoomuchavocadootherwisethecolor changes and it ends up being a guacamole.About 1/4 cupworks reallywell.

1/2tspseasalt1clovegarlicchopped1tspagavesyruporhoney3tbsplemonjuice1/2cupwater1cuppinenuts(soakedfor1hour,drained)

Blendit,baby!Makeitsmooth.

Tastetestit.Youmaychoosetoaddmorelemonorsalt.

Optionsandvariations

Remembertoadd1/4cupavocadoifyouwantadollopconsistency.Stirthroughsomemincedfreshherbs.

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104.CreamyDressingBase

Usethisdressingasabaseyoucanplayaroundwithbyaddingotherflavors.My family likes basic creamy sauce on its ownwith zucchini noodles. Spiralgrate2-3zucchiniforasidedishforafamily.5minutesbeforeyouserveyourmealaddyoursupersimpledressing.Hereitis:Dressing

1small-mediumclovegarlic1/2cupwater1/2cupcashews1/2cuppinenuts1/4tspseasalt1/4tsppepper(freshgroundisbest)

Placeyourdressingingredientsintheblenderandprocessuntilsmooth.

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105.RedCreamDressing

Thisdressingissimilartothe“CreamyDressingBase”withsomeadditionstoaddcomplexitytotheflavor.

1small-mediumclovegarlic1/2cupwater1/2cupcashews1/2cuppinenuts1/4tspseasalt1/4tsppepper(freshgroundisbest)1/2cupredpepper(capsicum)2tspapplecidervinegarAsquirtofBraggLiquidAminosorCoconutAminos1/4cupparsley

Place in ablender!Turn theblenderon andblenduntil smoothOptionsandvariations

1/2tspsmokedorsweetpaprika

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HummusRecipesThese days there are all kinds of hummus recipes. I have included several

(morethanenough)reliablerecipes.

Hummus is so versatile. Use it as a thick dip or as a thinner dressing. Fordipping, cut up vegetables such as sticks of carrot, celery, red pepper,cucumbers, broccoli and cauliflower florets. Anything you like! You can dipcrackersandbreadtoo!

Ifusingitasadressingthenyoumayliketodiluteitalittlemorewithwaterorevenoliveoil,andmakeitalittlemorelemony!

GarnishMost dips, creams, guacamoles and salads look evenmore delectablewhen

garnished.Thehomogeneouscolorofthehummuswithitstexturemakeagoodsplashofcolorveryimpressive.

Thinkofgarnishingwithblackpepper,aswishofavocadooroliveoil(evendarkrichpumpkinseedoil).Howaboutpaprikaorchipotleorcayenne?Somechoppedherbs.

106.RegularHummus

1-2clovesgarlic,minced1canofgarbanzobeans(chickpeas),drained3tbsptahini1/2tspseasalt1/4tsp(ormore)groundcumin1-3tbspfreshlemonjuice(addtherightamountaccordingtoyourtaste)Addwater,ifnecessary

Placeallingredientsuptothelemonjuiceandwater.Add1tablespoonofthelemon juice.Blend until smoothmaybewith a littlewater. Taste test and addsecondandthirdtablespoonsoflemonjuiceand/oradditionalsalt,asdesired.

Ifhummusseemstoothick,stir inwater1 tablespoonata time.Evenaddaslurpofoliveoil.

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107.Sproutedhummus

Try the same recipe as “RegularHummus” above. BUT instead of addingcookedgarbanzobeans,youcanmakearawchickpeahummusbysoakingandthensproutingyourbeans.

Onceyourbeanshavesproutedandhave little tailsofabout1cmor½ inchyoubasicallyfollowtherecipeabove.Hereitisforyou!

1.5cupsgarbanzobeans(chickpeas),sprouted1-2clovesgarlic,minced3tbsptahini1/2tspseasalt1/4tsp(ormore)groundcumin1-3tbspfreshlemonjuice(addtherightamountaccordingtoyourtaste)Addwater,ifnecessary

Placeeverythingexceptthelemonjuiceandwaterintheblender.Addjust1tablespoonofthelemonjuiceandthenblenduntilsmooth.Tasteandaddsecondandthirdtablespoonsoflemonjuiceand/oradditionalsalt,asdesired.

Ifhummusseemstoothick,stir inwater1 tablespoonata time.Evenaddaslurpofoliveoil.

GarnishSplashonsomeoil,sprinkleonsomeherbs,dustwithsomecolorfulcayenne

orpaprika,zaatarorsumac.

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108. Raw Nut Hummus using Macadamias and orCashewsThisisdefinitelymyfavoritehummusrecipe.

Thereareeasierrecipesbutthisoneisverynutritiousandextremelydelicious.BythewayUStablespoonsaresmaller thanmetriconesandso this iswhyinother recipes I sometimes recommend teaspoon amounts so those in metriccountriesdon’toverdoit!

1.5cupsofeitherrawmacadamiaorcashewnuts,soakedinfilteredwaterforafewhours(ifyoulikeyoucanmixyournuts)4tbsplemonjuice(60mlor3tbspmetric)3tbspoliveoil(40mlor2tbspmetric)3tbsptahiniorsesamepaste(40mlor2tbspmetric)1/2tspseasaltORinsteadofsaltyoucouldaddatbspofmugiorchickpeamiso1smallcloveofgarlic2/3cupoffilteredwaterAdashofBraggLiquidAminosSaltandpeppertotaste

Startbyusingonly1/2cupofwaterfirstandreservethelastlittlebitjustincaseyouneed to thin thehummusafteryouhavealreadyblended it.Place theingredients in a blender, put the lid on(!) and turn the thing on! Blend untilsmooth.

OptionsandvariationsIt’s important to taste-test your hummus. If you find it needingmore flavor

focus, itmay simplyneeda littlemoreBragg, salt, lemon juiceor tahini.Youreallycannotgowrong.

Afinalsuggestionistoaddyeastflakes,say,1tablespoon.

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109.SundriedTomatoHummus

Moretomatolesshummusinthisone!Ifyouwantedto,youcanactuallyusechickpeas (garbanzo beans), chickpea sprouts or cashews. I have suggestedmacadamiasinthisrecipe.

1/3 cup “Homemade Semi-dried Tomatoes” (see recipe) or store-boughtdriedtomatoes1/2cupmacadamia(seenoteabove)3tbsptahiniorsesamepaste(2tbspmetric)3tbsplemonjuice(3tbspmetric)1/4tspnaturalseasalt1/2cupwater(ormore)ORinsteadadda1/2tbspmugiorgenmaimisoFreshpeppertotasteOptional:1tbspoliveoilOptional:1smallcloveofgarlic

Place the ingredients in a blender, put the lid on(!) and turn the thing on!Blenduntilsmooth.

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110.RawZucchiniHummus

1zucchini,choppedGarlictotaste(1-2smallcloves)1/4cuplemonjuice1/2tspsalt1/2tspcumin1/2cuprawtahini2tbspoliveoilOptional:AddcayennepepperOptionallyaddacoupleoftablespoonsofrawsesameseeds

Simplyblendthisuntilsmooth!

GarnishRemember that you can garnish with herbs, a splash of oil, some paprika,

pepper,sumac,anyseedsordecorativeandtastyaddition.

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111.RoastedRedPepperHummus

Fleshof1 large redpepper,either roastedwhole inahotoven,orsimplydiscard the stalk and seeds, brush the fleshwith a touch of olive oil andbroil(grill),untiltheskinblistersandthefleshissoft(turningonce)Garlictotaste(1-2mediumcloves)3tsplemonjuice1/2tspsalt1/4tspcumin1canofgarbanzobeans(chickpeas),drained1/2cupchoppedparsley2tbsprawtahini1tbspoliveoilOptional:Addcayennepepperandpeppertotaste

Simplyblendthisuntilsmooth!Addwater1tablespoonatatimeifyouneedtothinit.

Optionsandvariations

Considerfreshchilliaddedintotherecipe,andsubstitutingnutsinsteadofthechickpeas.

Addyourgarnishes

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112.BeetThisHummus

Rawbeetorcookedbeet?Ileaveitentirelyuptoyou!

1/2cupbeet,peeledcubedGarlictotaste(1-2mediumcloves)1/4cuplemonjuice1/4tspsaltBlackpeppertotaste1tbspnutritionalyeastflakesorasquirtofBraggLiquidAminos1/4tspsumacorcoriander1/2cuptahini1cangarbanzobeans(chickpeas)1canwhitebeans(cannellinibeans)2+tbspoliveoil

Addallingredientstotheblenderexceptoilandblend.Thenaddoliveoiltothe machine as it runs, 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the desiredconsistency.

OptionsandvariationsForalessrawversionyoucansteamthebeetandroastyourgarlic.

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113.CilantroWhiteBeanHummus

1cancannellinibeans(Ichooseorganic)Garlictotaste(1-2smallcloves)2tbspcilantrochopped1tbspBraggLiquidAminos1pinchseasalt1tspcumin1/2tspgratedginger1tbsptahiniand3tbspoliveoil(orjust4tbspoliveoil)Optional:AddcayennepepperYoumayneedafewdropsofwater tothinitespeciallyifyouareaddingthetahini.

Simplyblendthisuntilsmooth!Thoseusingmetrictablespoonsremembertoholdbackonputtingintheentireamountofoilatonetime.

OptionsandvariationsIfyouwanttoomitthetahini,addinanextratablespoonofoliveoil.

GarnishGarnishwithsomethingcolorful.

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114.SunflowerHerbPâtéOnce again you can change this recipe using different seeds and nuts and

marrythemwithdifferentherbs.

Use as a dip, or a spread. I like to spread it on nori (seaweed), on lettuceleaves or crispbreads. Take a look in “Garnishes and Snacks” for some ideas.Specificallyseetherecipefor“PâtésforNoriorSushiRolls”.

2 cups total sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds (soaked for 2 hours, rinsed,drained)1/2cupfreshbasilleaves1cloveofgarlic(optional)1tbsprawtahini(optional)Juiceof1lemon1/4tspofseasaltApinchor2of corianderpowder, sweetor smokedpaprika,or cuminorcayenne1tspapplecidervinegar2tbspflaxseedoiloroliveoil

Process inyourblender.Youdon’thave tomake this smooth. Ifyou like tofeel some coarser texture, then pulse in your blender. If you are making thisrecipetolineyournorirollsthenhavingtextureisreallyworthwhile.

Taste test andadjustyour seasonings and thenpulse againuntil youget therightconsistency.

OptionsandvariationsInsteadofbasilleaves,trydifferentfreshherbsordriedherbs.

Tryoregano,rosemary,thymeortarragon

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115.SimplySunflowerPâté

2cupssunflowerseeds,soaked1-2hoursanddrained1cupalmonds,soakedupto8hours,rinsed,drained1/2cupwater1/4cuplemonjuice1/3cupcelerychoppedsmall1/4cupmincedredonion1/4cupmincedparsley3/4tspsalt

Blenduntilsmoothorthedesiredconsistency.

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116.SundriedTomatoSunflowerPâtéAnother great pâté variation where “Homemade Semi-Dried Tomatoes” or

store-boughtsundriedtomatoestaketheplaceofalmonds.

2cupssunflowerseeds,soaked1-2hoursanddrained2/3 cupHomemadeSemi-DriedTomatoes (or a little less sundried toms),chopped1/2cupwatertosoakthechoppedtomatoesfor30-60mins)1/4cuplemonjuice1/3cupcelerychoppedsmall1/4cupmincedredonion1/4cupmincedparsley3/4tspsalt

Blenduntilsmoothorthedesiredconsistency.

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117.SunflowerMacadamiaDip

1cuprawmacadamianutssoakedovernight1cupsunflowerseedssoakedfor1-8hours1clovegarlicchopped1tbsplemonjuice1.5tbspmiso(metric,startwith1tbsp)2tbspmincedonion1/4cupwater

Blenduntilsmooth.

Youmayneedtoaddalittlemorewater(teaspoonatatime).

Recommendations

Useinnorirolls,wrapinlettuceorflatbreads.Useasaregulardipforvegetablecrudités.

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118.Pesto–WithorWithoutCheeseYou’ll be surprised how delicious a pesto can be without cheese! In my

experience often cheese is added tomake up for an unbalanced pesto. So seewhat you can do to create a great tasting dip or sauce that is not reliant oncheese.Thenadditinifyouwant.

1bunchbasilleaves(about2-3cupsusually)1/2cuppinenuts1clove(ormore)garlic1/2tspsaltandmoretotasteifnecessary1/4cupoliveoil2-3tspyeastflakes(startwithone)Optional:Addinsomeshiroorlightmisototaste(1-2tsp)

I prefer a pestowhere thepinenuts arenot too finelyground.So I suggestreserving at least half your pine nuts and firstly blending to break your basilleavesdown.Thenaddtherestofyournutsandcombineuntilyouhavetherightconsistency.

Place the ingredients in a blender. Blend and addmore olive oil until rightthickness.Tastetestandaddmoreyeast(oraddcheese).

Optionsandvariations

Feelfreetoaddgratedparmesanorothersimilarcheese(totaste:2tbsp-1/4cup)

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119.OliveandTomatoPesto

Usethisasadipforvegetablesoraspreadoncrackers.Thinneddownalittleitcanbeeasilyusedasasauceforpasta.Zucchininoodlesanyone?Youcanbuyyour tomatoesoruse the recipeat theendof thisbookfor“HomemadeSemi-DriedTomatoes”.

1/2cup“HomemadeSemi-DriedTomatoes”orsundriedtomatoessoakedinjustenoughwater,reservethesoakwaterifyouwanttomakeasauce2tbspofpinenuts1/2tspseasaltPeppertotaste1handfulofkalamata(orother)olives,pittedFreshherbstotaste,parsley,oreganoorbasil

Blendtheingredientstogetheruntilyougetdesiredconsistency.Addthesoakwaterfortasteandforthinningintoasauce.

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120.PistachioPesto

Purchase your pistachios unsalted and already out of their shells. Thencombinetheseingredients:

4tbspextravirginoliveoil1cupbasilleaves2-3clovesgarlic1cuppistachios,shelled,unsalted,soakedfor2+hours,drained1/4tspseasaltCrackedpeppertotaste

Ifyouneedaverysmoothpestojustthroweverythingintheblenderatonce.HoweverifyoulikealittlecrunchthentrywhatIsometimesdo:IliketoreservehalfofthepistachioswhileIblendtherestoftheingredients.WhentheleavesarewellpulverizedIthenaddtheotherpistachiosandpulseandblenduntilit’sthewayIlikeit.ThatwayIcancontrolthetexture.

OptionsandvariationsIlikethealliterationofPepperedPistachioPesto.LuckilyIlikethetastetoo.

Justaddmorepepper.

You may need some extra tang with a dash of lemon juice or some yeastflakes.

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HeyPesto:TenDeliciousPestoIdeasYoucanmakeapestooutofjustaboutanything.Youdon’tjustneedpinenuts

andbasil.Pestosusuallyhaveoil,garlicandseasalt.Youcanuseyeastflakesormiso.Lemonjuiceorsomeapplecidervinegar.

Experiment with the pesto recipes in this book and then using similarproportions try your own inventions. Here are some suggestions:

Coriander (cilantro leaves and stalks) with walnutsandseasaltandoliveoil

Parsley, garlic, salt and olive oil. This is a beautifulFrenchinventioncalledaPersillade(pronouncedPear-see-yahd)

Basilandpistachio

Rocket,walnut,pepper

Macadamiaandparsley

Basilandcashew

Orcashewandotherherbs

Almonds,sundriedtomatoandbasil

Pumpkin, brazil nuts, lemon juice, and mixed freshparsley,basilanddill

Your favorite nut with “Homemade Semi-DriedTomatoes”

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121.Rawquefort(BlueUncheese)DressingBlueveincheesehasaparticular taste that issharp,saltyandpungentallat

thesametime.RobertandIwereonceatawinery(whichbecameourfavoritewinerythatdayabout20yearsago)whereweattendedawinetasting.

At the endof the sessionwe tasted a sweet dessertwine andwith it a bluecheese.Well,havingneitherreallylikedeither,allofasuddenwelovedboth.

This vegan (yes dairy-free) dressing or dip really has the saltiness and thereminiscencesofbluecheese.

WhatIlearnedatthat(organic)winery2decadesagoisthis:Bluecheeseorbluecheese-likeflavorsgoexceedinglywellwithsweetfruit.

Iliketosoakthenutsforthisdip.Butitwon’treallycompromisetheflavorifyoudon’t.Youmayhavealesssmoothdressingthough(ifyourblenderisnotuptothetask).

Dressing

1/2smallonion(or1scallion)1small-mediumgarlicclove1/4cupapplecidervinegar (remove1 tbspandsetaside just incaseyouthinktheresultantdressingneedstohaveitaddedbackin)3tsplemonjuice,fresh1/2cupmacadamianuts(soaked,rinsed,drained)1cupcashews(soakedifpossible,drained)1tspseasalt1tspfreshpepperground1/4cupparsley1/4cupwater

Placeeverythinginablenderandblendaway!

Ifthenutsareunsoakedyouwillneedtoaddmorewater.Startwithaquartercupandthenaddatablespoonor2atatimeasrequired.

Recommendation

Tryusingrosemaryinsteadofparsley.Pair this dressing with a salad that has one or 2 sweet elements in it.Perhapssomemangoorsomecarrotandapple.Usethisasadipforcrudités.

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122.BabaGhanouj

1eggplant(mediumsized)1tbsptahini3clovesgarlic1tbspmincedonion(optional)2tbsplemonjuice2tbspoliveoil

Thereare2easywaystoroasteggplant(aubergine).Oneisalittlemorehighmaintenance.Thefirstwayistopre-heatanoventohigh(400F200C).Youcaneitherplaceyoureggplant in therewhole.Or ifyouhavea largeeggplantandneed tousehalfof it,cut itdownthecenter,place itcut-sidedownona linedbakingsheet.

Bakeyoureggplantfor30-35minutes.Justcheckat25minutes.

Theotherwayistoplacethefruitdirectlyontoaflameonyourgasstoveorbarbecue.Astheskinchars,movethefruit toanewuncookedpart.Youleavethestalkontheaubergineanduseittorotate.

Remove the eggplant from the oven (or stove) and scoop out the flesh. Itshouldbeverysoft and fall apartwhenyouhandle it.Youwon’tbeusing theskin.

Mix all the ingredients together. I prefer to mash my eggplant and mixeverything together rather than havemy ‘baba’ too smooth. Itwill depend onhowsoftyourroastedeggplantisandyourpersonalpreference.Souseaforkorpulseorblendwithafoodprocessor(orblender).

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123.RedHotChilliDip

Doyou likehotspicydips?Then thisone isdelicious. Ifyoudon’t likehotpeppers(chillis)thenleaveitoutorsubstituteanotherspice.

Mydaughterdoesn’tlikethespicyvarietybutspreadstheplainversionontocucumberslicesandmakeslittlecucumbersandwiches.

1cuprawcashewssoakedanddrained1/2cupsundried tomatoes (reserve thewater just incase) (orbetter still,use“HomemadeSemi-DriedTomatoes”1redcapsicum(redbellpepper)seeded1/2redchilli(deseededandchopped)leaveitoutifyouwantamilddip1/4cupoliveoilSeasaltandpeppertotaste

Blend all ingredients until smooth adding the oil little by little to get thedesiredconsistency.Addasmuchchilliasyoulike(withorwithouttheseeds).

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124.DollopSweetCream(and7sweetandsavoryvariations)Don’t be fooled. This non-dairy cream is so versatile. You may think it

belongsonlyasadessertorcoveringfruitsalad.ButIencourageyoutotryitonothersalads.IcreatedVariation4(withblackpepperandcinnamonandcumin)andwassodelightedwiththeresult.Itisdelectable.

Dates give this cream a lovely uncomplicated sweet taste.While I do likedates,ifyouprefertousesomethingwithabetternutritionalprofilethengowithsoakeddriedpeachesor apricots.Yes itwill change the flavorbut thenyou’llhaveadifferenttastesensationtoo.

The great thing:All of the variations below are excellent desserts, dips forfruit and dressings for savoryAND sweet salads. Robert and I love it on the“Fenn-tacularSalad”.Beadventurous!

Theseasaltisessentialtobalancethesweetness.Thespicesinthevariationscreatedepthtotheflavor.

Thisisgreatwithplaincrackers,aquicksweettreatallonitsown,addedtofruitsalad,muesli,andasIsaid,withsavorysalads.

BasicDollopSweetCreamRecipe

1 cup raw nuts or seeds, soaked, rinsed, drained (cashews are my firstchoice,butyoucanusemacadamias,pinenuts,sesameorsunflowerseeds)2/3cupcoconutwaterorplainwaterSweetenwith4pittedmedjooldates1/4tspseasalt

Placeallyour ingredients in theblenderand thenprocessuntil smooth.Theproportion of fluid shouldmake your cream thick. If youwant to thin it addmorecoconutwater(orwater).

OptionsandvariationsFor a thicker dollop consistency start with just 1/2 cup of (coconut) water

insteadof2/3.

Insteadofdatesuse:

asmallamountofagaveormaplesyrupor4 soakeddriedapricotsor3driedpeachhalves (use the soakwater aspartofyour2/3cup).

Ireallylikethisfamily-favoriterecipe.Itestedsomanyvariationsandaddedthem to fruit salads and to savory salads. The result is consistently delicious.Your imagination and creativitywill be sure to inspire you tomix andmatchyourflavors.Letmeknowyourfavorites.

124a.Variation1-CoconutDollopCream

Makeupsometoallofyourwatercomponentwithcoconutcream

124b.Variation2-GingeredDollopCream

Add1tspoffreshlygratedginger

124c.Variation3-SweetlySpicedDollopCream

1/2tspcinnamon1/2tspnutmeg1/2tspgingerpowderWithorwithoutvanilla

124d.Variation4-PepperedSpicyDollopCream

1/4tspormoreoffreshlygroundblackpepper1/4tspcinnamon1/4tspcumin

124e.Variation5-SpicedApricotDollopCream

If you have some “Spiced Apricot Vinaigrette” prepared, take 1-2tablespoonandmix it inwithDollopSweetCreamtomakeasweet,sourandspicycreamydressing.

124f.Variation6–VanillaDollopCream

Addateaspoonofvanilla(withorwithoutginger)

124g.Variation7–BlackPepperVanilla

Addvanillaandblackpeppergenerously(withorwithoutginger)

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GarnishesAndSnacks

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125. Pâtés for Nori or Sushi Rolls or Any Kind ofWrapSushiornorirollsareaperfectvehicleandasuperbwaytouseanyorallof

yourdipselection.Naturallyyou’llwanttokeepthemalittlethickerbypayingattentiontotheamountoffluidyouadd.Youmaywanttoblendyourpâtéslesstokeepthemmorecoarse…sortofriceconsistency.

Layerinyourothervegetables,tofu,tempehoryourotherfavoritefillers,rollit up and really enjoy the difference - in taste, nutrition and theway you feelafterward.Youmaynevergobacktorice-fillednori.

Use any of the hummus and especially the pâté recipes to spread on nori(toastedorraw)seaweedsheets.Useitinsteadof(notaswellas)cookedrice.

Prepare your vegetables. I prefer a selection of strips, grated and dicedcomponents.

Useoneor2differentcomplementarydiporpâtécreations.

Assemblingnorirollsorwrapsofanykind

Choosesauces,dressingsordipsthatarefairlythickSpreadonapieceofnori,alettuceleaforaflatbreadAddyourvegetables,herbsandleavesofchoiceAddaproteinsourcesuchastofu,tempeh(marinated?)Addpickles,hotpeppers,wasabiifdesiredWraporrollupandenjoyyourcreation

Get inspired by these ingredients and add anythingelseyoulike:

GrateorjuliennedcutarangeofvegetablesCarrotZucchiniSnowpeasRedpepper(capsicum)RadishesLettuceandotherleafygreensAvocadoUsestripsoftofuortempehorifyoudesire,fishormeatstripsPopinsomesprouts

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126a.MineralSprinklesBuy any assortment of seaweeds. For example: Dulse, Alaria, Kelp, Nori,

Wakame,Arame,Laver.

GrindthemtogetheruntilyouachieveafairlyfinepowderytextureTry using a Vitamix or Blendtec Blender – see my Kitchen ResourcesRecommendations(withhandylinks!)here:http://www.hotyogadoctor.com/kitchen-resourcesSprinklethisonanythingyoulike!

Storeinaglassjar.It’sagreatcomplementtoanydinnertableandaddsthemostamazingmineralstoyourmeal.Ifyou’renotusingiodizedseasalt(whichis not great on the nutritional front because it lacks essential minerals andelectrolytesforoptimalbodyfunction)thenyouwillwanttomakesureyouaregettingyouriodinefromnaturalsources.

Seavegetablesareanexcellentsource(withanexcellentaminoacidandfattyacidprofiletoo).Plusseavegetablesareatthebottomofthefoodchainsothereisevidencetosuggestthatthelikelihoodofcontaminationislower.Goodnews!

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126b.MineralSesameSprinklesAhighlynutritiousgarnish!TheJapanesecall theirversionof thisGomasio

(pronouncedGomma-sheeo)

ToanassortmentofmediumcoarselygroundseaweedsaddSeasaltBlendyourseaweedsfirsttopowder(nottoofine)ThenaddyourseasaltandprocessbyPULSINGthemachineNowliberallyaddsesameseeds(blackorwhiteseedsoramixture)

Varyyourrecipetotaste

Addtoanything!Garnishdipsandsalads.

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127.TomatoChips&TomatoPowderWhenevermylocalorganicstorehastomatoesonforaspecialpriceIbuya

lot and then make these simply wonderful “Tomato Chips”, some “TomatoPowder”andsome“HomemadeSemi-DriedTomatoes”.

Ihavetriedtoavoiduseofadehydratorforthisbookbecauseitisdefinitelysomethingthatyouareunlikelytofindineverykitchen.SoinsteadIwillgiveyoudirectionsforusingbotharegularkitchenovenandadehydrator!

Ifyouhaveadehydrator(andevenifyoudon’t!)People like to use dehydrators for many reasons. Raw foodists love them

because you can keep the temperature down to a level considered to preservemanyofthecomponentsthatgetdestroyedbyhighheatcooking.That level isvariouslyreportedaround110-115Fandlow43-46C.

ForregularovenuseForregularovenuse,justputyourovenonthelowestsetting.

Ifyouareinclinedtokeepthetemperaturedownto‘rawfoodist’levels,thenyouwillleavethedoorslightlyajar.Ifyou’renotconcerned,justleavethedoorclosedandleavetheovenonlow!

You won’t have the fine temperature control of a dehydrator but you willproducedeliciousmorsels that couldeven seduceyou tobuyadehydrator.Solookat itasasteppingstone.Evenwithoutbeingarawfoodieadehydrator isgreatbecauseitisacost-savingdevice.Regularovenscanbeexpensivetouseforverylongperiodsoftime.

Here’stherecipe

Sliceacoupleofpoundsoftomatoesinto1/8inchslices(3mm).

PlacealltheslicesontheTeflexsheetsclosebutnotoverlapping.Theendsofthetomatoesshouldbeplacedskinsidedown(likelittleboats).SprinklewithalittleseasaltPlaceinthedehydratorfor10-14hoursatabout110FTakethemoutwhenlittledrydiskswhicheasilypeeloffthesheet.

WhattodowithyourchipsReservesomeassnacksthattastelikelittlecrisp-ishtomatochips.Thesearea

favoritewithallchildren.Ourdaughtertakesthemtoschool.

Grindtherestupintoafinepowder.

Optionsandvariations

Seasaltisaddedtothefruitonthetray.Ifyouwanttoaddfreshherbs,shredormincethemandsprinklethemoverthetray.Dryherbscouldbeaddedafterthedehydrationprocess.Ifyoudowant toaddmore thanjustasprinkleofsalt (andherbs) thenitmaybeeasierandlessmessytogentlycombinetheingredients,includingthetomatoes,togetherinabowltoincorporateandcoattheflavors,beforelayingthetomatoesonthetray.Here’swhatyoucanadd:Herbs,cayenne,paprika,alittleagaveorevenasprinkleofcoconutpalmorrapadurasugar.

HintIf you leave them in long enough you will NOT have to turn them over.

They’reeasytosimplypeeloff.WhatIusuallydoispoptheminthedehydratorintheearlyevening.ThenIcheckthemthenextmorning.

If theyarenotsufficientlydryIwill thenpeel themoff thesheetsandplacethem on the tray (no sheet) and finish the drying process, which only takesanotherhourorso(maximum).

Oncepowdered,youwillusethesetosprinkleonyourpastadishesorsalads.ItisSIMPLYFANTASTICALLYDELICIOUS!

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128.HomemadeSemi-DriedTomatoes

Semi-dried tomatoes are incredibly versatile. Yes they are wonderful as asalad ingredient.Although theydon’t appear tobeadressingor adip (!) theydefinitelypackapowerfulanddelectableflavorpunchtoadd tomanyofyourcreationsincludingpâtés,dips,saladsandwraps.

Garnishwith them,dressupyoursaladwith tomatowedges, soak themandblendthemupwiththesoakwatertobeautifullyenhancedressingsanddips.Ifyoustoretheminoil,thenthatoilwilltakeonamarvelouslyrichandfullflavor.

Youwilleitherneedanovenonthelowestofsettingsortouseadehydrator.If you’re a raw foodie then you aim to keep the temperature to about 115Fmaximum.Ifyouwanttodothiswithyourkitchenoventhenyoudropthetempasfarasyoucanandyoucanchoosetokeeptheovendoorslightlyajar.

Notconcernedaboutthetemperature?Thenkeeptheovendoorclosed.

The taste will be awesome as long as the cooking is slow and at lowtemperatures.Thisprocessconcentratestheheavenlyflavors.Ifyougethookedondehydratingthensobeit.

Startbycuttingyourfruitintowedges(notslices).YoucanalsochoosecherryorbabyRomatomatoesandcuttheminhalf.

SimplySaltedSprinkle the tomato wedges with sea salt and place them on the sheets (skindown)likelittleboats

MarinatedPrepareaquickmarinade:

OliveoilSeasaltPepperGarlicJust a little dash of Bragg Liquid Aminos/apple cider vinegar/lemonjuice/balsamicvinegarAdd a little unprocessed rapadura or coconut palm sugarwhich creates agreatroundedflavortobalancetheacidnatureofthetomsTestthetasteofyourmix

Gentlytossthetomatowedgesinthemarinadeandthenlaythemoutontothedehydratorsheets,skin-sidedown.

Dehydrate2hours,thencheckThetimeinthedehydratordependsonthesizeofthewedgesandthedesired

drynessof theresultingproduct.Startwith2hoursat110Fahrenheitand thenextendthetimeasrequired.

RemovefromovenTakeyourwedgesoutofthedehydrator.

StoringIfyou’replanningonusingthemthatmealthenyouaredone.Howeverifyou

havealargeoutputoftomatoesthenyoumayneedtostorethemunderoliveoil.

Whileyouwoulduseafairamountofyourchosenoil,thegreatnewsisthatyouhavetomatoflavoredoiltocreatebeautifulsaladdressingsandvinaigrettes.Usethisoilforanydressingyoudesire.

HintforstoringPlacealayeroftomatoesandalittleoil.Continuetolayerandaddoil.This

willavoidcreatingpocketsofair.Andultimatelyuselessoilthanpilingallthepiecesintoajarfirst.

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129.SimpleTomatoSnack

Justasimpleideatouseanyofyourpâtésordipstomakeagreatsnackthatisandisn’tasalad!Maybeyouwilluseaselectionofslicedveggies:Cucumbers,fineslicesofcarrot,somebellpepper.Yourimaginationisyourlimitation.

ChooseanypâtéTomatoin1/8-1/4inchslicesSpreadwithpestoontop(pinenut,basil,garlic,oliveoilandsalt)Topwithalfalfaorothersproutandsomeslicedkalamataolives

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130.OpenCucumberSandwiches

1/2largecucumber,cutinto1/8-1/4inchslicesSpreadwithanypatéTopwithanherbsprigorolive

Kidslovetheseasa‘closed’cucumbersandwich

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Toppingsforyoursalads

Anythinggoes!Nuts,seeds,herbsandspicesareallwonderfulwaystogarnishyourdressed

saladordecorateyourdip,pâté,hummus,pesto,salsa,creamorguacamole.

Youcandecorativelycutsomevegetable.Addsomewedgesoflimeorlemontosqueezeonattheplate.Howaboutacurlofcelery,someflowershapedcarrotslicesorsomejuliennedcucumber?Evendicedveggieswilldothetrick.

Sprinklewithcarawayseeds,differentcolorgroundpeppercorns.

Youwilleitherchooseanitemthatyou’realreadyusinginthatrecipe,orgoforcolor,textureortasteimpacttocomplementorevenjuxtaposewhat’sthere.If for example you have a totally green salad, think about garnishing with asplashofred.

Hereisalistofspecificideastoenhanceyourdishes:

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131.SuperblySpicedSprinkles

To combine nuts or seeds with a little spice, salt and sweetness is a tastygarnish.Howyoudoitdependsonyou.Youcanaddthesesprinkleswithoutanycookingorpreparationbeyondmixingtheingredientstogether.

Youcandrythemixoutalittleinadehydratororoventoo.Dryfryingnutsandseedstoheatandlightlytoastthemaccentuatesthenuttiness.Itwillalsosetthesyrupalittle.

1/4cuphazelnuts,chopped1/4tspcuminpowder(orcorianderpowder)2tspagave,maplesyruporhoneyApinchofseasalt

OptionsandvariationsSubstitutions:

ChangethecuminforcinnamonChangethenutsforsunflowerseeds

Howabouttrying:

Choppedmacadamiasandalmonds

Almonds,maple,saltandcinnamon

Cranberries,sunflowerseeds,saltandhoney

Tamari,sunflowerseeds

Almonds,sunflowerseeds,tamariandcranberriesInanyofthesegarnishesusethesuggestedvariationsabove.

Coconutshreds,coconutflakesRawortoasted(dryfriedorcrispedintheoven).

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132.SurpriseMeCheesySprinkles

Sowhat’s the big surprise?Well, it’s cheesy… but there’s no cheese.YoucouldcallthisFauxCheese.OrmaybeParmesanCheezyPowder.Ioncetastedthis at a café and was amazed. To me the taste of the yeast flakes is quiteaddictive.Soaddingmacadamianutsformemakesthisawinner-nutritionallyanddeliciously!Tomeit’sirresistible.

1/4tspseasalt1/4cupmacadamias2 tbsp yeast flakes (or nutritional yeastworks too).Metric tablespoonersuse1.5.

Useagrinder,handgraterorblender to create aground/powderednutdust.Nottoofine.It’sgoodtohavealittletexture.

Pulsewiththeseasaltifthesaltneedstobegroundatall.Addtheyeast.Tastetest.Adjustthesaltandyeasttotaste.Serveoveranysalad.Useasagarnish.Heck,Ijusteatthisbythespoonful.

Youmayneedtojustdoubleuportripleuptheamounts!

ChiaSeedsWanttoaddsomethinghighlynutritiousthatgoeswithanytaste,sweet,sour,

bitterorsalty,withoutchangingtheprofileofyourchosenrecipe?

Addchiaseeds.

Chia seeds have loads of protein, calcium, fiber andomega-3s (andmore!).Because of their neutral flavor you can add them as a sprinkling garnish.Buttherearebetterwaystogetthenutrition.

Whenchiaseedsaremixedinwatertheyplumpup.Infacttheyabsorbabout7timestheirweight(andsomesaymore)ofwater.Whenyouplace1tablespoonofchiainajarandaddabout5-6tablespoonsofwater,stirandwait20minutes,youwillendupwitha‘chiagel’.Itkeepsforaweekinthefridge.

Here’s somethingyoumaynotknowaboutchiagel.Whileyouwillbenefitfromthedietaryfiber,someproteinandtheinterestingmouth-feel(thatisratherliketapiocapearls)thereisscientificevidencethatshowsthatinordertounlocktheprotein(etc)youneedtobreakthemdown.

Soifyou’readdingchiaforitsnutritiontheneitherpulverizetoapowderoraddchiagelandthenblend.

Yes youwill get nutrition out of thewhole seedwhether dry or gel but itspotentialwill only be unlocked in the ground state, especially if it’s raw.Thecomponents become more ‘bioavailable’. That bioavailability changes fromunder25%toover90%.

The texture of chia gel is very pleasant. It’s very useful to give body to adressing. Ifyoumakeavinaigretteand it’s too thin,adda tablespoonor soofgel.

Tasteyourdressing.Ifitbecomestoothickyoucanthinitdownwithatouchofwaterormoreoil.

So, ifyou’re spending themoneyonchia seedsprimarily for theirnutritionthenconsiderblendingthem.For thebestofbothworlds:Youcanblendsomeandaddsome‘chiagel’forthemouth-feel.

TheListsOfSaladIngredientsTheselistscouldgoonandonforpages.That’spartlywhyIputthematthe

endofthebook!Whatyoureallywantto‘get’fromthisisthattherearesomanythingsthatyoucanhaveinyoursaladsthat thepossibilities, thecombinations,themealsareliterallyendless.Idon’tknowaboutyou,butformethatisreallyinspiring.

Youcouldbe someonewho likes to stick to favorites andyoucaneat themtimeandtimeagain.Icanprettymuchguaranteethat,unlessyouhaveaneating

obsession of some kind, that your favorites do change. Your eating habits doevolve.

Justcastyoureyedownthelistandevenextractfromittheonesthatyouloveand like. Maybe you’ll ‘rediscover’ some ingredients that you like that youhaven’tusedinages.Idoknowthatwhenyoupairyoursalads-anysalad-withdeliciousdressingsthatyou’llendupeatingthingsthatcouldevenbefardownonyourlist.

That in itself could complete your nutrition needs by including differentveggiesyouhaven’tpaidmuchattentiontoovertheyears!

Groupsofsaladingredientsinclude:

HerbsSeedsNutsSea vegetables (seaweeds great to sprinkle as a powder: see “GarnishesAndSnacks”)OilsandVinegarsVegetablesTofuandtempeh(Flesh products and dairy and eggs as you desire them. Please see noteshere:“Tofuandtempeh”)

Thefollowinglistsarejustasmallportionofthechoicesavailabletoyou

Treefruit

AppleApricotCherriesFigsKiwiNectarinePeachPear

Plum

Citrusfruit

LemonLimeOrangeTangerineMandarinGrapefruit

Tropicalandexotic

AvocadoDatesDurianGuavaJackfruitKiwiLycheeMangoNashipearMangosteenPassionfruitPawpaworPapayaPersimmonPineappleRambutanSalakTamarind

Vegetables–CommonVarietiesIncludingFruitThatAreConsideredAsVegetables

FruitVegetables

AvocadosCucumbersCourgetteorzucchini(summersquash)EggplantOkraOlivesPeppersSquash(andpumpkinvarieties)TomatoesTomatillos

Herbsarepartofthevegetablefamily.Here’sashortlist

BasilChivesCilantroDillGarlicchivesLemonbalmOreganoParsleyRosemarySageSorrelTarragonThyme

Leafyandothertypesofvegetables

ArtichokesArugulaorrocketAsparagusBeansBroccoliBrusselssprouts

CabbageCauliflowerCeleryChardChicoryChinesecabbageCollardsDandelionnettlesEndiveFennelLamb'slettuceKale(manyvarieties)KohlrabiLettuce(manyvarieties)MizunaNasturtiumPurslaneRocketRadicchioSavoySeakaleSorrelSpinachSproutsofallkinds,seeds,nuts,beans,vegetablesetcWatercress

Bulb,RootandTuberVegetables

BeetsBurdockCarrotsCeleriacChivesGarlicJerusalemartichokeJicamaLeeksOnions

ParsnipsPotatoRadishesScallionsShallotsSweetpotatoRutabagaSalsifyTaroTurnipsWaterchestnutsYam

NutsandSeeds

AlmondsBrazilCacao(woohoo!Unprocessednaturalchocolate)CashewChestnutsCoconutFlaxHazelnutorFilbertsMacadamiasPeanutsPecansPinenutsPistachiosPumpkinseedsSesameseedsSunflowerseedsWalnuts

Miscellaneous

MisoHmmm … mushrooms don’t fit into any of the other categories. And

neitherdoalltheseavegetables!Heretheyare.Therearemanyvarietiesofeach.

OilsandVinegarsandCondimentsJustabouteverynutandseedcanbeusedasanoilinthekitchen.Someare

morecommonlyused thanothers.Somelikesesameseedsareusedgroundupcreating a paste of the flesh and oil into a product variously called tahina ortahini.Bothnamescanandareusedin,andyou’llfindbothinthisbook.

As in all your food choices if you can, you would be best to buy organicproducts. But probably themost important is to buy goods that are processedminimallyifatall,andwithbestpractice.ForoilsandnutandseebuttersthatmeansCOLDPRESSED,withnoheatingusedatall.

Thenutritionvalueofcoldpressedoilsisfargreaterthanoilspreparedwithheatorviaothermethods.Somemanufacturerswilluseheattohullordehuskoropennutsandseeds.Thiscanrendertheenzymesandvitamincontentinactiveandcanalsocontributetoproductdegradation.

Heat is often used because it makes the process faster and cheaper for bigbusiness, so that’s why cold pressed or thoughtfully processed food is moreexpensive.

Therearesomeoilsthatyouwilluseinsmallamounts.Theyaregreattohaveinyourcupboardbecauseoftheirnutritionalvalue.

HerearetheoilsthatIuseIamlistingtheminalphabeticalorder:

ApricotKernelOil

Iusethisfromtimetotimesparingly,becauseit’sgoodtousedifferentoils.Thisoneisverymildtastingandhasagoodprofilewithamixofbeneficialelements(includingmono-andpolyunsaturatedfats(omega6and9)Italsocontains vitamin B17 which is reputed to have postulated anti-cancerqualities.Itispresentinquiteanumberofrawfoodsbutisparticularlyhigh

in apricot kernels. If you believe it has magic properties, then use it.Equally, if you believe it’s good to use a variety of quality oils (evenwithout themarketinghype) thenuse it!Neveruse justoneoil.Thisonewon’tbeyourmainoil.

AvocadoOil

Arichgreenoilthatyoucandecorativelydrizzleondipsandsalads(orinthem). It is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and a good source ofvitaminEandpotassium.

Coconutoil

A very distinctive flavor and because of its high burning temperature it’soneofthefewoilsyoucancookwith.Toutedasoneofthebestoilstouseraw,infoodandontheskin.Iuseitasfaceandbody‘cream’.Coconutisconsideredanexcellentsuperfood.

ExtraVirginOliveOil

Akitchenessentialthatisprovenhealthyandtastesgreat.Therearemanyvarieties with different flavors due to the differently timed harvests ofdifferentfruit.‘EVOO’isveryversatilebecauseitisdeliciousrawandcanalsobecookedwith.Itisbesttoconfinethisoiltolowerheatwhencookingwithit.Afantasticall-rounder.

FlaxseedOil

Flaxseedoilreallyoughttobepartofyourkitchensupplies.Ikeepitinthefridgetopreservenutritionandstayfresh.Itshouldcometoyouinadarkoropaquebottle.Ithasahighlevelofomega3fattyacids,isindicatedforpeople with inflammatory conditions. It has a unique flavor that can benuttyandmild.Ifitistoostrongorfishythenitispossiblyrancid.Ifyoubuyabigamountthenstoretheunusedportioninthefreezer.Justusethis

stuff raw.Don’tcookwith it.Pour itover things,even ‘butter’your toastwithit,butfryingwithitisabigno-no.

HazelnutOil

Amildtastingnuttyoilwithsweetnotesveryhighinmonounsaturatedfats.

MacadamiaOil

Mild tasting, a different profile, great for salads and occasional frying. Idon’t frywith this.When I buypriceyoils I use them raw formaximumnutritionalvalue.

Pumpkinseedoil

Great in salads, dark color, rich flavor. Highly nutritious with a goodbalanceofessentialfattyacidsandrichiniron,magnesium,potassiumandzinc.Verynicetosplashadecorativeswirlontohummus.

SesameOil(includingBlackSesameOil)

Mostcommerciallyavailable sesameoilsare from toastedseeds.Forbestnutritionyouwouldbuy raw,coldpressed. Ifyou like the toastedsesameoiltastebuytoastedoilandadditsparinglymaybeusingtherawoneasthemajor component. I do that! I like to use black sesame oil raw for itscalcium, iron, copper,magnesium, phosphorus and zinc, and its essentialfattyacidprofile.

SunflowerOil

I use this one for salads but also particularly because it is one of thecheapest organic cold pressed oils that is suitable for cooking (frying)whichwedosometimes!IfIdofrysomethinginoilthenIdon’twanttobe

throwingawayexpensiveoilsand literallyburningupsomeof theirgreatnutritivevalue.

Udo’sOil

Thisoilisablendofdifferentplant-basedoilsfromorganicsourcesthatissaidtoprovidetheperfectblendofessentialfattyacids.Youonlyeverusethisoneraw,neverheatit.Ithasapleasantflavor.

WalnutOil

Awonderfulsourceofomega-3fattyacidsandmanymineralsandvitamins(especiallytheBgroup).IthasanuttyflavorwhichIreallyenjoyinsaladdressings.It’sreallybestsuitedtokeepingitraw.

VinegarsandAminoSaucesThefollowingsaucescanbeusedinterchangeablywithanyvinegarsformany

oftherecipesinthisbook.Youwillestablishyourfavoritesnodoubt.Keeptheintentionoftherecipeyouaremakinginmind.Knowtheflavorofyourvinegarsandsaucessothatyoucanbeeasilyinspiredtoexperiment.

Applecidervinegar

I use Bragg organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar. There are othervarieties.Ijustbuythebigbottleandkeepdecantingitintoasmalleroneinthekitchen.

Balsamicvinegar

Manydifferentqualitiesavailable.Theytendtobesweeter.Varietiescanbethinandwateryrightthroughtothickandsyrupy.

BraggLiquidAminos

My favorite soy sauce because it tastes good and doesn’t overpower thefoodyouadditto.Ihavediscoveredtooviaexperimentation,thatitcanbeusedasasubstituteforfishsaucesoit’sgreatinThaifood.

Coconutaminos

Made from coconut with another excellent amino acid profile. It has asweetishsaltytastewithaslightspicyfeel.TryusingitasasubstituteforBraggLiquidAminos.Orsubstituteitforvinegartoo.

Hotredpeppersauce

Noyoucan’tbuyitbutit’soneofmyfavoritethings:JustchopuphotchillipepperssmallandmarinatetheminBraggLiquidAminos,coconutaminosortamari.IchopenoughtohalffillajarandkeeptoppinguptheBraggtofreshenitupthesauce.Lastsforweeks.TheBraggortamaribecomesspicyandyoucanchoosetousetheliquid,thechilliorboth.

Soysauce

Thistomeisthemostoverpoweringofsoysauces.Ittendstodominatearecipe especially if it’s overused. I never use it anymore because of thischaracteristic.ImuchpreferBragg.

Tamari

Wheat free soy sauce. I consider this tobe a halfwayhousebetween soyandBragg.VerylovelyinAsiandressingsandmakingtoppingswithseedsandnutstogarnishyoursaladsanddips.

Vinegars

Trymakinganyofthedressingrecipestastecompletelydifferentbyusingdifferentvinegarsthanthoselisted.

Winevinegars

You can find red and white wine vinegars everywhere. They are verypopular.Thebetter thequalityof thewinevinegar thebetter thedressingwilltaste.

Thankyou!Itrulyhopeyouhaveenjoyeddiscoveringorrediscoveringthejoyofsalads,

dressings,dips.Oh,andsalsas,guacamoles,garnishesandcreams.

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Anyideastoimprove,Iwillimplementthem!…eitherinthisorinmyfutureorotherrecipebooks.

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Ifyouhavequestionsaboutyourownstateofhealthitisalwaysagoodideatoconsultpeoplewhomyoutrust,medicos,otherhealthprofessionalsorevenanutritional consultant. Perhaps you need to be reminded to ‘consult yourphysician’.

Enjoy your discovery into introducing (more) salads into your eating plans.Makeityourwayoflifeandit’sextremelylikelythatyouwillberewarded!

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