Journey to Optimal Health

February 28, 2012

Cauliflower Salads

Filed under: Recipes — Tags: , , — Sarah Coffin @ 1:10 pm

Cauliflower is high in vitamin C, low in calories, low in carbohydrates, and a cancer fighter.  I use it instead of rice, or cous cous all the time.  It’s satisfying gluten free, bloat free, and quick!

Steam the cauliflower and then chop it all up coarsely.
Throw it in a bowl with the remaining ingredients of your choice.
Toss with the dressing and devour it.  This is such a satisfying and guilt free salad.

Cauliflower Niciose

2 cups Cauliflower
1/2 cup chopped spinach
6 Cherry tomatoes
1/8 Cup Cucumber
3 Kalamata olives sliced
1 tsp Parsley
2 tsp capers
1/2 can of tuna or cubed tofu
Chopped walnuts, almonds, or pine nuts (optional)
feta (optional)
Red wine vinegar
olive oil

Asian Cauliflower Mix

1-2 Cups Cauliflower
1/2 Cup Edamame
1 tsp Sesame Seeds
1 Green Onion chopped
½ an Orange
1/8 cup chopped Red pepper
Cilantro

Rice wine vinegar

Sesame oil
Cauliflower Curry Salad

2 Cups Cauliflower
1 Tbs Raisins
1/8 cup shredded carrot
2 Tbs sliced green onion

1/4 C green peas

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 Cup Plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbs White Balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs Walnut oil or olive oil

1 Tbs honey

October 24, 2011

Aisan Orange Quiona Salad

Filed under: Recipes — Tags: — Sarah Coffin @ 12:29 pm

Makes 2 servings

1/2 Cup Quinoa
1/4 Cup Orange Juice
1/4 Cup Shredded Carrot
1/2 a cucumber sliced or diced your choice
2 chopped green onions
For protein serve with a portion of canned salmon or a grilled tofu or grilled chicken breast

Bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and lower to a simmer for 12 minutes.
Let sit for at least 5 minutes. I always make a big batch on Sunday and then mix it up with salads or like oatmeal during the week.
Mix in everything else. I like my protein on the side, but you could just mix it all up.

*Quinoa is one of the only grains that is a complete protein. That means it contains all the essential amino acids, unlike beans which should be paried with rice. It also boast a generous amount of calcium. So it is a great addition to your healthy diet.

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