Super Salad #1: Elegant Waldorf

For the Waldorf:

 5 Tb. orange juice

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

4 slices purple onion

8 brussels sprouts, thinly sliced

2 apples, chopped     

2 stalks celery, diced

¼ c. chopped pecans

2 c. cooked brown rice

Saute onion in orange juice and nutmeg until softened. Add Brussels sprouts and cook just until bright green. Remove from heat. Toss with apple, celery and pecans. Spoon onto rice. Top with Lemony Dressing.

Lemony Dressing

8 oz. soft tofu

Juice of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 lemon

1/3 c. maple syrup

Combine in blender and process until smooth.

To your health and happiness,

Hailey

Beneficial Beverages

For the athlete, here's  an alternative to commercial electrolyte drinks. For the dairy lover, I offer an uncommon grain milk.

Ginger-Ade
The primary benefit of this refreshing, sweet drink is its anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger reduces swelling from injuries, arthritis and even PMS bloating. Lemon replaces lost potassium. The beverage hydrates, provides quick carbohydrate nourishment and alkalizes.

1 whole lemon, unpeeled
1 apple, any variety
1" ginger root, grated (more if you like more kick)
4 c. water

Wash and quarter the lemon. Wash, core, and quarter the apple. Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend 30 seconds. Strain through a wire-strainer. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Makes 1 quart.


Barley Milk
More nutritious (although less sweet) than other grain milks, barley milk contributes calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and amino acids to the diet. It is 15% protein and contains vitamins B, C, and E. It aids digestion and nourishes the kidneys.

2/3 c. whole or hulled barley (not pearled)
water
6 pitted dates
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Soak the barley for 12 hours in 2 or 3 cups of water. Drain and rinse. You may make the milk at this point, or sprout the grain for 24 hours before using. To sprout, leave in a sprouting tray, colander or strainer in a warm place out of direct sunlight. Rinse and drain every 8 hours. To make the milk, combine the prepared grain, 4 cups of water, and the dates and vanilla. Blend in a high-powered blender for 2 minutes. Strain through a nut-milk or nylon bag. Makes 1 quart

To your health and happiness,
Hailey

No-Oil Salad Dressings

Drumroll, please....At last, I'm presenting the "healthy dressings" you have been waiting for. Aren't they beautiful? They taste beautiful, too! Plus they are super simple to make in your blender. You can easily adjust the the flavors by tweaking the seasonings to your tastes. Save vinegar jars when they are empty to put the dressings in.


Tomato-Basil Dressing
2 roma tomatoes, cored
1 red bell pepper, cored
1/3 c. red wine vinegar
1/3 c. sundried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
6-8 basil leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
Dash of sea salt
~1 c. water

Blend 1st seven ingredients and half of the water until smooth. Add more water until you attain the desired consistency. Refrigerate unused portions. Makes about 3 cups.

Orange Peach Mango Dressing
1 c. sliced peaches, peeled
1 c. sliced mangoes, peeled
1 c. orange juice
1/2 c. rice vinegar
1 Tb. grated fresh ginger

Blend until smooth. If needed, add water for a desirable consistency. Refrigerate unused portions. Makes about 3 cups.

Creamy Avocado Dressing
2 avocadoes, peeled and pitted
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp. lime zest
1 cucumber
~1/2 c. water
1/4 c. chopped cilantro
1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder
Dash of sea salt

Blend all ingredients together until smooth, adjusting water to get desired consistency. Refrigerate unused portions. Makes 3+ cups.

To your health and happiness,
Hailey