There’s a bit of pressure on me when I host any sort of lunch meeting. The other day I had my new branding coaches over for lunch and I wanted to make them something really tasty, healthy and impressive. The guys mentioned that they were trying to eat mostly raw during the day, and I totally support that plan, so I wanted to find a salad that was mostly raw and totally amazing.

This salad, from Everyday Raw Detox, looked really delicious. Plus, it combined some of my favorite foods: beets, hijiki, cashews and curry. I do have to admit, I was a bit concerned about how all these flavors would work together and I didn’t have the time to try it out before serving. It was a real fingers-crossed type situation.

Thankfully, the salad was incredible, my guests were impressed and I was in salad heaven. I let it marinate for about an hour before serving and I think it really gave all the flavors a chance to blend together. This was so YUM and very easy to make. I hope you have a lunch date that you’re trying to impress so you can make it soon!

Benefits:

Beets

Vitamin C, folate, potassium, magnesium, phytonutrients, antioxidants

Anti-cancer, anti-aging, lower cholesterol, regulate bloog pressure, promotes red blood cell function, promotes detoxification

Cabbage

Vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, fiber, manganese

Anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, supports digestive tract, cardiovascular support

Hijiki

Calciu, Fiber, Iron, iodine, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C

Detoxifies tissues, purifies the blood, strengthens glands, balances blood pressure, inhibits tumors

Cashews

Copper, manganese, tryptophan, magnesium, phosphorus

Heart-protective, antioxidant, aids in energy production, supports bone health

Rezept für 2 Portionen

Beet Red Salad with Curried Cashews

1 red beet peeled and grated on a mandolin

½ head red cabbage thinly sliced

¼ cup mint leaves minced

2 tbsp flax oil or olive oil

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

0 pinch sea salt

¼ cup hijiki soaked in ½ cup water for 30 minutes and then drained

Cashews

1 cup raw sprouted cashews

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tbsp curry powder

0 pinch cayenne

0 pinch sea salt