So, typically I don’t eat very much RAW (uncooked) food because it’s harder for me to digest, which I learned through my Macrobiotic studies. And, according to my Ayurvedic constitution of Pitta-Vata, I do best on warm, slightly heavy, slightly cooked foods. BUT, there is a time and place for RAW food and it is right now ~ in the heat of summer!
During the summer months however, our digestive fire is at it’s strongest, and raw foods are cooling to all that internal heat we’re experiencing, so it’s perfectly appropriate to consume some RAW salads during these months!
I’ve been super inspired by some creative concoctions of easy peasy salad ideas while eating at my local Sweetgreens here in Boston. I have to add a little of this and say no to a little of that, but I’ve made some fine substitutions and have been really happy with a little RAW salad in my life!
Take a look:
You can probably guess that I held off on the chicken and the parmesean crisp, but instead, I added sauteed tofu cubes and almond slices and it was TDF (to die for)!! Super easy to re-create at home, right?! (the pesto vinaigrette is a treat that I don’t know how to make myself, but olive oil, lemon and salt, work just fine)
I also stumbled upon some prepared salad items at the Chatham Natural Foods Market on Cape Cod, and had to take the pics of these labels to try and concoct at home myself!
YUM!
As long as you’re a garlic lover like me, you will LOVE this!
Who doesn’t love a little tabouleh in their life!?
After my salad at Sweetgreens, I wandered through the Boston Copley Farmer’s Market and found my new FAVE RAW dessert vendor! Nussli 118 from Cambridge had the most amazing chocolate morsels to satisfy my sweet tooth! A Must try!!!
So there you have it, I’m eating lots of RAW food this summer and loving being inspired by all the creative varieties available! I hope you can get your hands on some yummy clean salads!
