All tagged fresh
I truly enjoy a well constructed salad that I didn’t have to make, the reason being is it takes some work and is usually chalked up to “its just a salad.”
But, if you are just a little bit organized you can build a fantastic salad. It can be an entire meal thats satisfying and not boring!!
I see a salad as having two components: Taste and Texture
Nothing is better than a fresh locally grown strawberry! The difference in taste from an imported berry pales in comparison, is it even the same fruit??
The season is short for these guys so get them while they are fresh and tasty.
Not only are these berries delicious but they are the highest in Vitamin C than any of the other berries, with good amounts of iron and some Vitamin A.
It’s interesting to note that iron needs Vitamin C in order to be absorbed, so the strawberry is a great way to fight off the effects of anemia and avoid fatigue and hair loss!! Making sure you are getting enough Vitamin C will support your immune system and your adrenal glands.
A Quick Strawberry Salsa
Rough chop strawberries and combine with finely diced red onion, cilantro, Jalapeño (to taste), lime juice and some lime zest, salt and pepper.
Use on top of grilled fish, on tacos, tortilla chips or grilled vegetables.
In a blender/food processor combine:
the juice of 1 lemon or more to taste
a fairly big heaping spoon of tahini (about 3-4 tablespoons)
a clove of garlic
a little sweet, can be honey or maple syrup whatever you want
Blend together and stream a little water in to thin out the dressing, salt and pepper to taste. Store the leftovers in a jar for your next salad!
I was pleasantly surprised by all of you trying my Smashed Chickpea Sandwich! Well done! Thanks for the feedback.
Today I want to talk about the 5 things I always have on hand that can quickly come together for a fantastic dish!
There is a bit of a disconnect with what we eat and its impact on our health. I was recently on the ferry and a young couple was sitting behind me. I couldn’t help but notice the frequency of their trips to the vending machine for snacks. Don’t get me wrong I am far from a perfect eater but as far as I am concerned there is no food in those machines. There are food stuffs, but no actual nutrients.
