This is a great opportunity to try a new vegetable from your market.
Why is it that in the summer we naturally crave more fresh and raw foods? These foods have a cooling effect on the body. The lightness and high water, fiber and vitamin content work together to act as our internal air conditioning during these warm months. At this time of year we also need less dense, high-energy food because we get so much energy from being outside in the fresh air and sunshine.
- There is no better season than summer to have fun creating your own fresh, tasty, creative salad combinations. By simply tossing together several of your favorite raw veggies, naked or with a light dressing, you have a perfect meal for a hot summer’s day.
- Try your favorite leafy lettuce with various sliced, diced or grated veggies. The possible combinations are endless.
- Fresh herbs are a wonderful option to mix in, as they are packed full of flavor.
- Experiment with adding diverse forms of protein to your salads, such as nuts, seeds, beans, tofu, fish or poultry.
- Pick up a light and healthy dressing at your local health food store, or mix up something easy, like lemon juice, black pepper and olive oil.
This is a great opportunity to try a new vegetable from your market. What are some creative flavors you’ve never tried before? Fennel and mint? Daikon radish and arugula? Summer squash with watercress? Whatever you choose, have fun with your food and stay cool. Happy summer!
Here is a recipe for one of my favorite summer salads:
DAIKON AND CARROT SALAD
📖 Recipe
Daikon & Carrot Salad
Rate this RecipeIngredients
- 1 medium sized daikon radish root cut into matchsticks
- 2 carrots cut into matchsticks
- ¼ cup snow peas trimmed and halved vertically
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ginger juice freshly grated ginger, squeezed
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Put daikon, carrot and snow peas into medium sized bowl.
- Blend sesame oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger juice and sea salt in a jar with tight fitting lid.
- Pour dressing on top of vegetables and marinate a minimum of 30 minutes, tossing a couple of times.
- Add black sesame seeds and toss again to coat.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
- This salad will stay good in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
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