Summer Salads
Warm Sun, Cool Waves, hmm it sounds like the only thing you're missing is a refreshing snack!!! As a Faith First Foodie - I love to embrace as I listen from within AND yes that also includes my food prep time. So I asked the question "what can I learn from preparing this salad?"
And just like that I heard God say "life":
"What we put in will impact what we get out, and TODAY your input can bring new life! - Life changing thoughts, feeling, restoration and yes enjoyment."
Is there anything in your life that needs to be revitalized? Maybe it's a relationship, a new way of thinking or simply re-establishing your goals.
Today I invite you to join me, and lets take those necessary steps towards Total Health all while we rejoice and embrace the diversity of life - YES - including this "LIFE" giving Salad.
Health Tip: Eating raw foods can help to:
- Sustain your blood sugar levels
- Relax your digestive system (i.e increase your energy) &
- Beautify your skin
Roasted Sage & Kale Salad
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Kale (chopped)
1 Chopped Spring Onion
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1 Pan Seared Tomato - sliced
1/3 cooked Sprouted Lentils or wild rice
1/4 Fresh SAGE leaf (lightly sauteed)
DRESSING:
Black pepper ( to taste )
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 Squeezed Lemon
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large mixing bowl combine the kale, onions and strawberries
2. Toss in olive oil, black pepper and lemon juice
3. Thoroughly mix - taste test- add more dressing as needed
4. Toss in Lentils or wild-rice - lightly mix
5. Place salad mixture on plate and garnish with sage leaves
5. Add sliced tomatoes to the side of salad
***Add avocado for greater taste and beneficial Omega 3***
Swiss Chard & Cucumber Salad
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups of Swiss Chard Greens - Chopped
2 coarsely chopped cucumbers - Peeled
1/4 cup of cooked Garbanzo Beans
1/4 thinly sliced onions
1/2 Sage leaves (1/4 sautéed)
1/3 Cilantro
Dressing:
Black pepper ( to taste )
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 Squeezed Lemon
(Garnish with stems from Greens)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large mixing bowl combine the Greens,cucumbers and onions
2. Toss in olive oil, black pepper and lemon juice
3. Thoroughly mix - taste test- add more dressing as needed
4. Add cooked sage leaves and cilantro
5. Lightly toss in remaining sage leaves and garnish with stems from greens
***Add a protein for a complete meal, i.e fish or 1/2 avocado****
