Salads

By Sapana Chandra, founder of Real + Vibrant 01 Nov, 2019
A delicious fall-inspired salad with all the yummy and colorful parts of the season combined into one tasty salad. Refreshing, easy and full of flavor! (Serves 4) Salad: 8 c arugula, rinsed and dried 2 persimmons, peeled and sliced 1 c pomegranate seeds ½ c walnuts, roughly chopped ½ c pepitas (pumpkin seeds) Dressing: 4 Tbl extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbl lemon juice salt and pepper, to taste
By Elizabeth Ashbrook, Education Coordinator for Marlene's Market & Deli 01 Mar, 2019
1 bunch spinach greens 1 bunch arugula greens 1-2 c kale greens, chopped 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced 1 small red onion, chopped 1 c cranberries, dried 1 c + 2 Tbl walnuts or pecans, set 2 Tbl aside for topping 2-4 oz Gorgonzola cheese, broken into chucks 2 Tbl each of chia seeds and berry vinegar dressing for topping Place all ingredients, minus toppings, into a serving bowl. Mix thoroughly. Then top with chia seeds, your choice of nuts and berry vinegar dressing. And BAM! There you have it: a spring detox salad that is both delicious and nutritious!
By Chef Jessie Gregor, Harmony Hill of Union 01 Nov, 2018
In 1986, Harmony Hill, located on the Hood Canal, opened its doors as a nonprofit retreat facility focusing on renewal and wellness. Their mission is to transform the lives of individuals affected by cancer and inspire healthy living for all. The heart of that mission is to support the survivorship of people affected by cancer – including their caregivers and health care professionals – with hope, healing and tools for positive change. Harmony Hill’s no-fee cancer retreat programs provide support to enhance, not replace, conventional medical treatment. People living with a diagnosis should have access to practical resources for emotional, mental and spiritual healing, and Harmony Hill’s retreats, workshops, videos and other offerings provide much needed support. To learn more, visit harmonyhill.org . This recipe really celebrates the flavors of the Thanksgiving season in a healthy and inviting way. Our mission in the Harmony Hill kitchen is to encourage people to incorporate more vegetables into their diet but to also enjoy them. Kale can be a challenging ingredient to work with, but its health benefits, availability in the Northwest almost year-round and its versatility make it one of the most overlooked vegetables. This salad is as deserving of a space on the dinner table as any other traditional item. Enjoy!
By Sylvia Fountaine, Feasting at Home 30 Mar, 2018
Here’s a super easy lunch idea – one that only requires a bit of assembling. Cooked lentils and “activated” almonds (almonds that have been soaked) give this bowl extra protein, along with a simple dressing made with your favorite hummus. If you are unfamiliar with “activated” or soaked almonds, here is a little run down: The activation process requires raw almonds to be soaked in cool water for 12 hours. Think of this like sprouting grains or seeds. It converts some of the starches to simpler sugars, and converts some of the protein to fuel for the new growth of emerging seeds. The brown, rough skin of almonds contains an enzyme inhibitor that is meant to protect the seed. Our bodies cannot breakdown this enzyme-inhibiting compound, making the digestion of almonds often more difficult, and restricting our bodies from absorbing its nutrients. Soaking almonds brings them alive, which makes them easier to digest and more nutritious! The main reason why I love almonds so much is for their very snappy texture. It really changes them! Give it a try with a handful of raw almonds, just for fun, and see what you think. There are no limits to the colorful contents you can include in this veggie bowl. It’s such a simple, satisfying and delicious way to eat more raw veggies! I especially suggest sprinkling fresh mint on top, which adds a lovely brightness to the dish, elevating it from ordinary to something special. Sylvia Fountaine is a former restaurant owner, caterer and chef living in the Pacific Northwest. She loves sharing healthy, plant-forward recipes, grounded in the seasons. Her hope is to be a useful resource to you – to inspire, motivate and teach you how to create your own simple, healthy delicious feasts at home. Find this recipe and many more at FeastingAtHome.com. Find more fantastic pulse-based recipes from Pacific Northwest Farmers Co-op at EatRealPNW.com.
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