Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Recipe: Sea Vegatable Salad

Ok folks, this recipe is for the adventurous eater! It's not your run of the mill family recipe, but I guarantee if this is a recipe you enjoy, you will be getting a super nutrient packed medicinal meal!
So you may ask, why would anyone want to eat sea vegatables? Well these nutrient packed powerhouses provide a very broad range of minerals that are found in the ocean. These minerals (such as iron and vanadium) are hard to come by in most food. In addition to the mineral content, they provide high amounts of antioxidants, phytonutrients, and B vitamins. Although more research needs to be done, preliminary studies show sea vegetables having amazing anti-cancer qualities. This is attributed to their high antioxidant and anti- inflammatory compounds.

Rounding out this salad are the apple and avocado (I could write all day about the many benefits of avocado). Avocados provide many important nutrients including B5 (pantothenic acid) which is not found easlily in very many foods. Also among avocados stars is glutothioine. Glutothione is possibly the most important antioxidant because it is found within the cells of your body. It plays several critical roles in helping your body fight disease and well as eliminate toxins.  Apples provide several nutrients but most notably a very special nutrient named Quercetin. Quercetin is a flavanoid which has been touted for is anti-inflammatory capabilitys. It is essential in immune function and has powerful anti-allergy effects.


Ok so now that we've covered the amazing health benefits of this salad...on to the recipe!

1/2 Package of mixed Sea Vegatables (found at Whole Foods market for $3)

1 Large ripe avacado
1 Large apple

Dressing 
1 tbsp of Olive oil
2 tbsp of Lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste






Preperation-
This one is pretty simple, just chop up the apple and avacado. Follow directions on the sea vegatable package (you have to rinse them from the salt they are packed in). Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Add the dressing and voila! Done!
5 minutes to a super nutrient packed powerhouse lunch or side dish!

I am taking a variation of this salad to a potluck tonight at school so I will be able to test it's appeal to a wider audience! Wish me luck!

Till next time,
Lisa
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3 comments:

  1. michael joynerSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Delicious..

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  2. Merihelen NunezSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Lisa, this was absolutely delicious! I didnt know who made this recipe in class but wanted the recipe so much, well as luck has it, enter Lisa! I also was trying to look at one of your other blogs and was having some difficulty and was sent strait over to this topic, my luck!!! This is what I wanted!!! This is a great recipe, I even think the kids will enjoy it, with the crisp apples in combo with soft avocado and hint of the sea, awe man, I can't wait to make it! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Michael JoynerOctober 3, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Hey Lisa, I don't know how to post this correctly but,here goes that recipe for the chocolate; one tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of almond butter, 1 tablespoon of peanut oil, a handful of raw/roasted almonds(optional), a handful of raw sunflower seeds(optional), 2lbs of raw cocoa paste nibs or chips (the paste is only 2$ per 4oz. bag at whole foods). About a tablespoon of organic maple syrup, 3 tablespoons of stevia and a touch of pure organic vanilla extract. You have to let the raw cocoa melt first ( by heating on low heat in a pyrex dish in a toaster oven or oven or even by way of the sun if covered) and then stir all of the ingredients in evenly. Then sprinkle whole flax seeds on top for extra crunch. Lastly freeze with foil covering the top for about 2 hours or until solid. I only made it with 4oz. at school(I couldn't make it to Whole Foods to actually make as much as I wanted in time). See you at school and Blessings from your friend Michael :).

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