The Sattvic
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(Jun.04.09)
I try to do yoga for 20 minutes every morning as it relieves stress, maintains flexibility, builds my confidence, and promotes overall wellness. Yoga can also be part of a lifestyle of eating pure, good foods, called sattvic. Sattvic foods are judged by the quality of their life force (prana) and the affect they have on consciousness. I like to get good prana and raise my level of consciousness all at once in one terrific salad. Spring baby greens have a great life force. They are particularly refreshing with almonds and cantaloupe.
Ingredients
3 cups baby lettuce (spring mix)
1 small tomato, diced, about 1/4 cup
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 cup shredded carrots, about 1 large carrot
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, torn
Citrus Peppercorn Dressing
1 teaspoon orange zest
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
4 to 6 slices cantaloupe, 2 per plate
Directions
1. Place the Citrus Peppercorn Dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Chill for 15 minutes to let the flavors come together.
2. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with the baby lettuce. Sprinkle the remaining ingredients on top. Pour the Citrus Peppercorn Dressing over all, garnish with the cantaloupe, and serve.
Makes 2 to 3 servings as a side salad
Chef's Tip: To save time: Make this dressing up to 3 days in advance.
Recipe excerpted from Grilled Pizzas & Piadinas by Craig W. Priebe with Dianne Jacob. Published by DK Publishing. Copyright 2008 by Craig W. Priebe and Dorling Kindersley Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. Buy the book now!