This super healthy, hearty recipe is a take-off on the traditional curried chicken salad you\u2019d find at a gourmet deli. The difference is that it\u2019s vegan, dairy-free, cholesterol-free, and requires no cooking. So you\u2019re saving fossil fuels too!
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\nThe nuts have plenty of protein, you\u2019re getting a blast of vitamin C, and the bed of greens has phyto-nutrients, chlorophyll and calcium.<\/p>\n
Be sure to buy organic ingredients, or at least try to buy from local farmers.<\/p>\n
See video excerpts of \u201cGreen Recipes for Health & Weight-Loss\u201d at Raw Food DVDs<\/p>\n
\u201cNirvana Nut Loaf\u201d<\/p>\n
1 C Almonds (pre-soaked 48 hrs. in refrigerator) and peeled, or substitute walnuts (soak 2 hrs. and rinse)
\n1\/4 C dried (and soaked overnight) cranberries and their 1\/2 C of soak water
\n(You may substitute goji berries or raisins)
\n3\/4 C diced celery
\n1\/8 C finely chopped red onion
\n1\/4 C halved grapes
\n1\/4 C chopped cilantro and\/or parsely
\n2 T curry powder
\npinch cayenne pepper & Celtic sea salt to taste<\/p>\n
Plating:
\n1 small package \u201cSpring Mix\u201d lettuce
\nHandful of cherry tomatoes
\n1\/2 C Alfalfa or broccoli sprouts
\n1\/2 orange<\/p>\n
Pulse soaked nuts & softened cranberries with their soak water in food processor using the \u201cS\u201d blade until nuts are minced. This will also create a substitute for mayonnaise.<\/p>\n
Mix with other ingredients & season to taste.<\/p>\n