In the hot summer months I often enjoy starting the day with a BREAKFAST SALAD topped with fresh berries and a cashew-based pineapple orange dressing. Super yum!
ORANGE PINEAPPLE DRESSING recipe inspired by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Adapted Feb. 15, 2014.
INGREDIENTS
2 large naval oranges peeled
3/4 cup fresh pineapple
3 to 6 Tablespoons vinegar (white wine, fig- or pear-infused balsamic vinegars are good choices). I use 6 T. for this large batch recipe but use the amount that suits your taste.)
3/4 cup raw cashews
6 to 8 small 1" fresh dates (use 3 if large Medjools)
1 T. each chia, flax, sesame, pumpkin seeds
1/2 to 1 tsp turmeric
1/8 Teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Several shakes cayenne pepper
Cup filtered water
2 large naval oranges peeled
3/4 cup fresh pineapple
3 to 6 Tablespoons vinegar (white wine, fig- or pear-infused balsamic vinegars are good choices). I use 6 T. for this large batch recipe but use the amount that suits your taste.)
3/4 cup raw cashews
6 to 8 small 1" fresh dates (use 3 if large Medjools)
1 T. each chia, flax, sesame, pumpkin seeds
1/2 to 1 tsp turmeric
1/8 Teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Several shakes cayenne pepper
Cup filtered water
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients into a blender and process until creamy. You want a creamy, not grainy texture. (Note: a high speed blender such as a Vitamix, or NutriBullet works best to grind the raw seeds completely to achieve a really creamy consistency. Alternately you could try soaking the nuts and seeds before making the dressing to attain a creamier consistency.)
Place all ingredients into a blender and process until creamy. You want a creamy, not grainy texture. (Note: a high speed blender such as a Vitamix, or NutriBullet works best to grind the raw seeds completely to achieve a really creamy consistency. Alternately you could try soaking the nuts and seeds before making the dressing to attain a creamier consistency.)
BREAKFAST SALAD
Assemble salad ingredients and toss with orange pineapple dressing: some combination of lettuce, field greens, spinach, kale, herbs (lemon thyme is delicious for this dish), parsley, fruit such as orange, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries, fresh black cherries, whatever is in season. Other additions might include a few walnut halves, a sprinkle of hemp hearts, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, dried cranberries or black currants, whatever you like or have on hand. ENJOY!
Assemble salad ingredients and toss with orange pineapple dressing: some combination of lettuce, field greens, spinach, kale, herbs (lemon thyme is delicious for this dish), parsley, fruit such as orange, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries, fresh black cherries, whatever is in season. Other additions might include a few walnut halves, a sprinkle of hemp hearts, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, dried cranberries or black currants, whatever you like or have on hand. ENJOY!
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