watermelon salad

This is an ic friendly version of a watermelon salad one of my friends served at a potluck a while ago. Serves roughly 4-5

1 mini red seedless watermelon, or half of one depending on size (if tolerated)
1-2 cups english cucumber, sliced
1 half pint box of blueberries
fresh mint sprigs (to taste)

Cut watermelon into slices, then remove the rind/outer part before cutting it into smaller chunks. Put into one large bowl or individually portion into several bowls. Add the cucumber slices and top with blueberries and sprigs of fresh mint. No dressing necessary!

sesame garlic dressing

1 T toasted sesame oil
1 T pear juice
1/2 t tahini paste (if tolerated)
pinch of garlic powder
pinch of salt and fresh pepper

Stir ingredients together in a bowl until well mixed.  Great with spinach salad or a green salad.

pesto dressing

1/4 cup home made pesto
1 T Olive oil
1 T Pear juice
dash of salt and fresh pepper

chickpea salad

This salad makes a good snack or little meal on days like today when it's too hot to cook! It's also portable (in a leak proof container).  If you want to keep the salad in the fridge for a couple of days, keep the dressing, avocado and cheese (if using) separate and add them just before you serve it/take it to work/etc.            Serves 2-4

Ingredients:

1 tin chickpeas
1 cup each chopped cucumber and red pepper

Optional:  1 ripe avocado
                chopped fresh herbs, if on hand (parsley is nice)
                goat cheese or feta

Dressing:    2 T Olive oil
                 2 T Pure blueberry juice
                 1-2 t  pure maple syrup
                 2 pinches each dried spices such as parsley, italian spice, and dill
                 salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
               

Drain and rinse the chickpeas and put them in a large bowl. Wash and chop the cucumber and pepper, add to the bowl. Add the avocado, if using. I find it easiest to slice it in half with a sharp knife and then cut it into cubes with a butter knife while it's still in the skin. Add the herbs and goat cheese, if using.  Make up the dressing and toss the salad.  If it sits for a little while the dressing will sink to the bottom, so just toss it again before serving.

salad dressing without vinegar

Here's a basic one that I use often.  You can always add other yummy things if you happen to have them on hand, such as fresh herbs or homemade pesto.

Basic Salad Dressing:

1T Olive Oil
1T Pure Blueberry Juice
1/2 t pure maple syrup (optional)
Pinch each of a few dried herbs such as parsley, dill, and thyme
Pinch of salt and fresh pepper