Powerful Salads i have known

Last week as my offspring and i were scurrying to get to our Music Together class (something i highly recommend to everyone with younger children - they have tons of branches all over the US) an incredible salad manifest itself.

Here what was in it:

1 Avocado

1 Granny Smith Apple in bite sized chunks

1 cucumber

Alfalfa Sprouts (read more about my sprouting resolution this week)

1 handful Goji Berries (love their sweet tangy-ness)

1 handful dried unsweetened coconut chips

1 handful almond flour (finely ground almonds)

juice of 1/2 lemon

2 tsp spirulina (actually, i would have ordinarily used this, but i was fresh out)

This glorious concoction ended up being eaten in the car (not great for digestion). But, wow! it was a treat and quite beautiful. Unfortunately, in the morning's rush there was no time for photos.

The next day we improvised on the theme (and by theme i mean that its a salad with spirulina):

3 small heads of broccoli in bite size chunks (stems and crowns)

2 roma tomatoes chopped

2 stalks celery chopped

1 small zucchini cubed

1 golden beet shredded

4-5 handfuls Romaine lettuce

1 avocado cubed

1.5 handfuls of crunchy sprouts

1 handful pumpkin seeds

1/2 handful goji berries

2 tsp. spirulina
pinch of Celtic Sea Salt

Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Let sit for 15-20 minutes so they can get to know each other. While they are talking, make the dressing:

1/3 Cup olive oil

1 TBSP Nama Shoyu Soy Sauce (its raw and great!)

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

2 TBSP Raw Cashew Butter

Mix all ingredients (i do this in a small mason jar with lid, but a blender works too, or elbow grease)

Add the dressing to the salad. Express Gratitude to the Universe for such lovely goodies. Enjoy! We did...