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DIY Salad + Cilantro Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Cilantro is one of Andrea Nakayama’s favorite herbs. Pain and symptoms of inflammation can be quelled by the continued use of cilantro, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. What better way to eat it then blended in a dressing for a salad of your choosing?
If you haven’t chosen any cilantro before, look for fresh leaves that are vibrant and deep green in color. You may find it looks quite similar to parsley. My whole family loves this dressing!
DIY SALAD
INGREDIENTS AND PREPARATION:
Choose at least 3 different kinds of salad lettuces: arugula, belgian endive, butter lettuce, cabbage (red, green napa, savoy), curly endive, dandelion, mesclun, mizuna, mustard greens, radicchio, red leaf, lettuce, romaine, spinach, watercress.
Top with at least 4 different fresh veggies: avocado, beets (steamed or grated raw), broccoli (raw or gently steamed), carrots, celery, cucumber, fennel bulb (chopped or sliced), herbs (chives, parsley, oregano, mint, cilantro, dill), radishes, seeds (raw sunflower, pumpkin, or sesame), snap peas, spring onions, sprouts.
Choose at least one good protein source: chicken, fish, hard boiled , egg, legumes, nuts or seeds.
CILANTRO BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
Makes enough dressing for the week!
INGREDIENTS:
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup cilantro
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup olive oil
juice of half a lemon
PREPARATION:
1. Add all ingredients to blender and pulse to blend.
2. Taste and add more lemon and salt.
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of cilantro, you can check out Andrea’s blog here.
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Cilantro is one of Andrea Nakayama’s favorite herbs. Pain and symptoms of inflammation can be quelled by the continued use of cilantro, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. What better way to eat it then blended in a dressing for a salad of your choosing?
If you haven’t chosen any cilantro before, look for fresh leaves that are vibrant and deep green in color. You may find it looks quite similar to parsley. My whole family loves this dressing!
DIY SALAD
INGREDIENTS AND PREPARATION:
Choose at least 3 different kinds of salad lettuces: arugula, belgian endive, butter lettuce, cabbage (red, green napa, savoy), curly endive, dandelion, mesclun, mizuna, mustard greens, radicchio, red leaf, lettuce, romaine, spinach, watercress.
Top with at least 4 different fresh veggies: avocado, beets (steamed or grated raw), broccoli (raw or gently steamed), carrots, celery, cucumber, fennel bulb (chopped or sliced), herbs (chives, parsley, oregano, mint, cilantro, dill), radishes, seeds (raw sunflower, pumpkin, or sesame), snap peas, spring onions, sprouts.
Choose at least one good protein source: chicken, fish, hard boiled , egg, legumes, nuts or seeds.
CILANTRO BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
Makes enough dressing for the week!
INGREDIENTS:
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup cilantro
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup olive oil
juice of half a lemon
PREPARATION:
1. Add all ingredients to blender and pulse to blend.
2. Taste and add more lemon and salt.
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of cilantro, you can check out Andrea’s blog here.
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