Day 7

What a beautiful day in this part of Nova Scotia today.  Warm and sunny - almost enough to make you forget the last 3 storms and the one on the way tomorrow.  A day with a hint of spring.  Oh, how I look forward to spring!

Well, we're one week in now and back on track!  Noel is feeling better but still asking for extra smoothies.  I think he's addicted to them.  I do know that when we miss out on having one sometimes, we really do miss it.

Today I decided to make one of the dishes that we both really like.  It doesn't take a lot of effort and tastes so good.  I made it for our supper because on Tuesday mornings I am out until lunch time.  So lunch on Tuesdays is always a Green Smoothie and fruit.

Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

Mock Potato Salad

1 large head cauliflower

celery, chopped

green onions, chopped

radishes, thinly sliced

1 can artichoke hearts (not raw), chopped

1 avocado, chopped into small pieces

whole celery seed to taste

Pulse chop the cauliflower in food processor into small pieces, or use a knife and cut into very small pieces.

Add in all other ingredients.

Mix in the following dressing.

Serve chilled.

*If you don't have some of the ingredients, just substitute what you have.  For today I used red pepper instead of radish and it was great.

Potato Salad  Dressing

1 1/4 cup Water

1 1/2 cup Raw Cashews

Juice of 1 Lemon (3 - 4 tablespoons)

1 teaspoon Onion Powder

1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Tumeric

dash Cayenne

1 teaspoon Sea Salt

1 tablespoon Honey

Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.  Stir into "Mock Potato Salad".

*I have also used this dressing in regular potato salad with great results.

I plan to make a couple of batches of raw cookies tomorrow.  Stay tuned for the recipes.

Beverly Facey, Certified Health Coach