Saturday, February 26, 2011

Little Italy RAW Salad

From "Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How", this recipe makes a rich and aromatic salad which would be a hearty side-dish or delicious on a bed of greens, pasta, rice, or in a wrap!!! NO MEAT! NO COOK! It's important to consume large amounts of fresh, raw food. They contain many vital nutrients and are rich in vitamins (between 50 and 100% the vitamins are lost in cooking vegetables).

See this article for more info http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16382205/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/




Serves 4


1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes


1 large portobello mushroom, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces


2 T Bragg Liquid Aminos (or soy sauce if you can't find this)


1 small clove garlic, pressed


2-5 basil leaves, coarsely chopped


2 oregano sprigs, coarsely chopped


juice of 1/2 lemon


1/4 cup olives, pitted and diced - any variety


2 T diced red pepper, 2 T minced onion, 2 T olive oil



1. Place sun-dried tomatoes in small bowl, cover with water and soak for about an hour(or until soft)





2. In another bowl, combine portobello, Braggs (soy sauce), garlic, basil, oregano, and lemon juice. Cover & marinate for at least an hour.





3. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and slice them into small strips. In separate, large bowl, combine tomatoes with olives and bell pepper.





4. Rinse onions with water in wire-mesh sieve to keep their flavor from dominating. Add to tomato mixture.





5. Drain mushroom mixture, reserving marinade for other uses. Add to tomato mixture along with oil.





6. If needed for additional flavor, add 1/4 cup of reserved marinade.