Fat Salads
You can hardly see the veggies under that pile of croutons, but I promise they’re in there!
So often, people proudly tell me that they skip salad dressing or use fat-free dressing, in a misguided attempt to healthify their salad. If you prefer a naked, dressing-free salad, that’s totally okay, but I want to encourage you to add some fat to your salad. Dressing, cheese, nuts, seeds, and avocado, are all good fat sources, so pick one or two to throw in the mix! Not only is fat delicious and makes you feel fuller longer, it also helps to digest all of the fat-soluble vitamins in the salad!
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are all fat-soluble vitamins, which means they need to be consumed with some fat in order to be fully digested and used by your body. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, are all sources of vitamins A, E, and K.
Vinaigrette is an easy place to start, and this site has a helpful guide for making your own simple dressing.
This Spinach Salad Dressing is a family favorite. We tend to eat it on a salad spinach salad, topped with; mushrooms, green onions, and hard boiled eggs, but it’s good on any salad!
Spinach Salad Dressing
3/4 c canola oil
1/4 c honey
1/4 toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c white wine vinegar
1/4 c Dijon mustard
2 minced garlic gloves
Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.
3 things I’m loving this week:
East by Meera Sodha - This cookbook has so many incredible vegan and vegetarian recipes that I can’t wait to try! The Kimchi Pancakes with Spinach Salad and White Miso Ramen with Tofu and Asparagus are at the top of my list.
Buckwheat Rye Pancakes - Our house favorite pancake/waffle recipe! They’re substantial enough to keep you feeling energetic, and taste great smeared with peanut butter. We usually make extra to save in the fridge or freezer. They reheat well in the toaster for a quick morning breakfast.
Bitters & Sparkling Water - I love to add a few dashes of bitters to my sparkling water. We’re in the middle of citrus season, and my favorite combo at the moment is plain, unflavored sparkling water, El Guapo Chicory Pecan Bitters, and a squeezed orange wedge.