Restoring Soils and Souls with Healthy, Nutritious Food
A Quick, Simple, Delicious Whole Plant Food Recipe that Feeds, Nurtures and Heals Bodies, Minds, Spirits, Souls and Soils
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In 2013, my brother sponsored a team to walk for a cure with the Alzheimer's Association. I had been plant-based since the 1990’s, knew the importance of food and health. I was horrified to see all free junk food the vendors and sponsors gave to the participants of the fundraiser. I kindly explained the importance of plant foods to the local organizers at the event. And, I promptly called the Alzheimer’s Association’s and emailed them about the healing power of plant-based foods. My intention was to make sure that the vast amounts of junk food was replaced- at a minimum, I wanted to make sure that whole plant based foods and education were at all of their events and on their website.
Thankfully, things have evolved since then. My brother has continued his team walks to support the cause, and he recently received the Summner Salad recipe from the Alzheimer’s Association.
I’ve been making plant-based meals for more than 30 years, and even catered some events. I have learned how to adjust recipes and create them. The Summer Salad recipe is very flexible- add your favorites and experiment! My brother and I made this salad for our mom on Mother’s Day. It was a delicious, delightful, satisfying and simple! (I did not take a photo of the beautiful meal, however- I had four in person art shows in three States open last weekend.) We attended one art show and it was fantastic! And, my art and poetry did well in the shows, too! Thank you to all my friends and family who came out to support me, and thank you to the person who purchased my art. It was a very wonderful weekend. I hope your week has been fruitful and fun, too!
I am celebrating the success of an evolving consciousness and sharing the recipe with you, substituting it with a dairy-free feta and an Emmer Farro, as well as other options, see them after “Directions”.
HEALTHY RECIPE: Lemon Orzo Summer Salad
This salad is delicious and promotes brain health. It’s rich in Vitamin C, vitamin A, and has a range of antioxidants .
1/2 cup cooked orzo pasta
1/4 cup extra- virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 medium cucumber, diced
10 ounces cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted olives, halved
1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained
8 oz. feta**
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo or (Emmer Farro*) according to package instructions.
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
Drain the orzo and add to the bowl with lemon olive oil dressing. Mix thoroughly.
Add cucumber, tomatoes, olives, cilantro and artichokes.
Refrigerate and let cool, then sprinkle with a dairy-free feta**.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 2
For even more nutrition and variety in this recipe, the following are my recommendations:
*Substitute orzo pasta for 1/2 cup cooked Organic Whole Grain Emmer Farro (follow instructions on the package)
1 medium zucchini (sliced thin)
Include both green and black olives
**Plant-based/ Dairy- Free feta
1/2 cup fresh local organic spinach and Lacinato kale, finely chopped
***Salt is used sparingly for those with high blood pressure.*** And, with additional foods included, the Summer Salad serves 3-4.
Tell me how you did with this easy, health-full recipe in the comments and CHEERS to your health and well-being!
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This is so brilliant friend. Thank you.