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