Hi! Ok so...here we go...please note that when I cook I don't really measure, I just eyeball it...feel free to do the same or use the measurements I have provided.
DETOX SALAD
2 bundles of dandelion greens (washed and chopped) (cut off the the thick end stems)
aprox 5 celery stalks chopped (it's about a cup full)
4 cups or one bag or box of baby arugula
10 mini carrots(chopped finely or put them in your mini processor)
2 Belgian endive (chopped and remove the the thick end at the base)
1/2 a cup of chopped parsley (any type I prefer flat)
3 table spoons of tarragon chopped
***you can chopped the carrots and parsley and tarragon at the same time in the processor
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix
makes about 5-6 servings and keeps for a while :) Just cover it.
This salad has got a bitter bite...so here are some of my fave add ins and combo with the base salad and great to have on hand.
Combo 1
Red seedless grapes 5-10 per serving
Goat cheese crumbles 2 tbs
dries cranberries 2 tbs
red onion 1/2 of a slice chopped
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Combo 2
4 dates chopped
fat free feta cheese 2 tbs or goat cheese
1 Gluten free turkey apple sausage (Bellinskis brand is best has a bee on it ) (or whatever low fat type you like)(**keep the fat content under 4 grams)
Red onion 1/2 of a slice chopped
Dried Cranberries 1 tbs
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Combo 3 The straight up detox
3-4 table spoons of avocado (guacamole)(see recipe below)
4-6 raw nuts chopped ( note the nuts must be raw no honey roasted and they can be any type...almonds, cashews, pecans)
5 pieces of boiled sweet potato
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Feel free to add a low fat protein to combo one or 3 tbs of Guacamole
THE DRESSING
THE STRAIGHT UP DETOX DRESSING
1/2 a cup of lemon juice (fresh)
1/2 cup of olive oil
a dash of cayenne pepper
2 tsp of minced garlic
mix it up and add just enough to lightly coat the leaves
My Dressing
1/2 cup of blueberry pomegranate infused rice wine vinegar (Brand Pompeian)
1tbs of raw agave nectar
2 tbs of honey mustard ( i use only stuff that has like 3-4 ingredients...Emeril's smooth honey is my fave)
a small pinch of cayenne pepper
Shake it mix it whatever...
GUACAMOLE FOR SALADS
1-2 Haas avocados
2 pinches of sea salt
1/4 lime squeezed
a dash of cayenne pepper
smash away but leave it a little chunky
GUACAMOLE DIP
2-3 Haas avocados sliced and pitted
1 slice of a red onion finely chopped
1 medium tomato chopped
1/4 of a lime squeezed on top
1 tsp of garlic
4 dashes of chipotle hot sauce
3 dashes of Jane's all Mixed up spice or just plain salt to taste
combine all the ingredients and smash away
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SOME FUN FACTS
WHAT THE HECK IS GLUTEN????
Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in some cereals, particularly wheat. It is the gliadin component of gluten which is responsible for coeliac disease. A gluten-free diet is not the same as a wheat-free diet, and some gluten-free foods are not wheat free. Despite a good deal of research, it is unknown how or exactly why gluten harms the gut. It is now considered likely that coeliac disease involves an abnormal immunologic response, rather than an enzyme deficiency as was suggested in the past.
The Vegetarian Society believes that a gluten-free diet is compatible with vegetarianism. Some doctors and The Coeliac Society advise against a vegetarian or vegan diet for coeliacs because they believe it may make your diet too complicated and this could mean it is difficult to comply with. There are no known medical or nutritional reasons why you should not be a vegetarian or vegan coeliac, although the gluten-free aspects of your diet must be the priority for your own health and well-being.
OK all for now...
Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in some cereals, particularly wheat. It is the gliadin component of gluten which is responsible for coeliac disease. A gluten-free diet is not the same as a wheat-free diet, and some gluten-free foods are not wheat free. Despite a good deal of research, it is unknown how or exactly why gluten harms the gut. It is now considered likely that coeliac disease involves an abnormal immunologic response, rather than an enzyme deficiency as was suggested in the past.
The Vegetarian Society believes that a gluten-free diet is compatible with vegetarianism. Some doctors and The Coeliac Society advise against a vegetarian or vegan diet for coeliacs because they believe it may make your diet too complicated and this could mean it is difficult to comply with. There are no known medical or nutritional reasons why you should not be a vegetarian or vegan coeliac, although the gluten-free aspects of your diet must be the priority for your own health and well-being.
OK all for now...
be well... eat well...play outside.
