Salad Queen Favorites

26
Aug
2009

categories: avocado, corn, kale, raw, salad, sprouts, vegan, vegetarian

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I am so backlogged with salads! Here are some of my favorites from the last week or so…

First up – Enoki & Kelp Medley.

16 raw salad

base: weird lettuce from Han Kook (labeled as kale, but not)
toppings: kelp noodles, sprouts, watercress, cilantro, onions, cluster tomatoes, enoki mushrooms
dressings: liquid gold elixir (olive oil, bragg’s liquid aminos, rice vinegar, lemon juice, stevia, tons of garlic) & salsa (post-pic)

Next – Shout for Sprouts.

19 raw salad

base: red leaf and iceberg lettuce
toppings: avocado (massaged in), tomatoes, cilantro, sprouts, enoki mushrooms, kelp noodles, raw corn
dressings: liquid gold elixir (see above) & salsa (post-pic)

And then – Charming Parm.

01 parm salad

base: iceberg lettuce
toppings: chopped purple cabbage, tomatoes, raw corn, scallions, chopped seaweed, PARMESAN
dressings: liquid gold elixir (see above) & salsa

Along with Charming Parm I had some more parm – on top of steamed broccoli stalks (I ate the heads raw). So good. I also added some olive oil.

02 parm broccoli

Lastly – Simply Scrumptious.

18 raw salad

base: red leaf & iceberg lettuce
toppings: chopped mushrooms, tomatoes, seaweed, purple cabbage, raw corn
dressings: liquid gold elixir (see above) & salsa

I think I’ve figured out the perfect combination. It has a base of red leaf and iceberg lettuce. The toppings are raw corn, tomatoes, seaweed, and cabbage. All salads must be topped with liquid gold elixir and salsa.

Do you have a favorite salad combo?

19 Comments on Salad Queen Favorites

Gena (Choosing Raw)
26 August, 2009 at 11:32 am (5 years ago)

Fun salads! I am a great fan of kelp.
Abby
26 August, 2009 at 12:21 pm (5 years ago)

(wipes away a tear) Your pictures are beautiful…oh how I love the salad!

I’ve already bored you with my salad combos and recent obsession, so I’ll spare you the details. All I gotta say is raw corn and avocado find their way into my creations.
Lara (Thinspired)
26 August, 2009 at 12:26 pm (5 years ago)

Mmm…I bet the parm on the broccoli stalk was good. Have you tried juicing the broccoli stalks yet? Sounds gross but it’s great in a green juice. I hate it when people throw out the stalks! They’re the most nutritious part!
fitforfree
26 August, 2009 at 1:14 pm (5 years ago)

YUM! I need to try this Liquid Gold dressing . . .

My favorite salad combo is spinach with avocado, chick peas, and lemon/olive oil!
Anna
26 August, 2009 at 1:33 pm (5 years ago)

Anything with avocado and tomatoes!
Jules
26 August, 2009 at 1:36 pm (5 years ago)

I like all salads that have chickpeas in them I should try avocado in one though, it sounds good.
coco
26 August, 2009 at 1:38 pm (5 years ago)

I like enoki mushrooms a lot but never thought about using it in a salad! so inspiring!!
Pearl
26 August, 2009 at 2:13 pm (5 years ago)

yum yum! love salads.
Maria
26 August, 2009 at 2:45 pm (5 years ago)

Enoki, kelp, and sprouts all sound like delicious and unique additions! I love salsa, avocado, corn, and a poached egg on top of romaine! Mmmm–a very common lunch fix for me
MarathonVal
26 August, 2009 at 2:55 pm (5 years ago)

I love hiow you eat broccoli stalks… usually I don’t like those parts because they are so tough! Great idea.

I also need to get me some Braggs Amino Acids… I saw some at WF today but just wasn’t sure if I would use it often enough….
Christina
26 August, 2009 at 3:07 pm (5 years ago)

Mmm I love any and all salads! You’re making me crave some right now! haha All of a sudden this carrot dipped in hummus isn’t enough flavor! The other day I had Panera’s (usually I dislike them) fuji apple salad and it was delish! Reminded me to always add a little bit of sweet to a salad (like your corn) to balance out the salty and savory. I’ve never tried salsa, but have mixed taco sauce with ranch for an impromtu dressing when I put Boca burgers on salads to make it more southwest feeling.
clare
26 August, 2009 at 8:49 pm (5 years ago)

great salads maggie! i love a basic mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and artichoke hearts with a sweet balsamic lemon drizzle. also have been loving butter lettuce with beets and corn.
insideiamdancing
27 August, 2009 at 3:39 am (5 years ago)

I could eat lightly steamed broccoli stems all day longs

Favourite salad currently is spinach, strawberries, goats cheese, asparagus and butternut squash. Mmmmm…
Holly (The Healthy Everythingtarian)
27 August, 2009 at 7:27 am (5 years ago)

oh my gosh – i LOVE all these ideas. fabulous! they look soooo good, and gosh – parm really makes a salad pop, no? i will have to try some. my fave salads are junk salads – throwing in whatever i have on hand!
Pam
27 August, 2009 at 8:49 am (5 years ago)

Your salads looks great! Thanks for some ideas!
Alison
27 August, 2009 at 1:13 pm (5 years ago)

Love the salad varieties! I forget – is enoki a type of seaweed?
gliding calm
29 August, 2009 at 6:13 pm (5 years ago)

I adore your veggie filled meals! So pretty and FRESH!

Happy weekend, beautiful Maggie!