Whenever I go to one of my favourite health food stores in Toronto, Organic Abundance, I not only stock up on wholesome goodies, but also knowledge. They’ve got some wise vegans over there, including one Jennifer Laur.
Jennifer Laur is a raw vegan, and she — like a growing number of peeps from all walks across the globe — are loving this eco-friendly and truly tasty way of life.
Maybe it’s the trademark youthful glow of these raw vegans (Jennifer looks amazing), I’m not sure…. But, I want to get ON THAT! I mean, it makes sense. When you cook something, as the theory goes, you’re killing all its key nourishing enzymes. While I don’t believe one has to go completely raw to reap the benefits, I do think the more raw you eat the better. I certainly feel better since I’ve consciously added more raw into my diet.
So, Gorgeouses, meet Jen. Jen? Meet the Gorgeouses. Jen’s going to help us add more raw into our diets by bringing on the scrumptious recipes now and then. Starting with this delightful raw vegan Caesar Salad. I tried it just tonight. And, while it doesn’t taste EXACTLY like Caesar (I may have used too much lemon juice, and I didn’t have any coconut on hand), I loved it, and, more importantly, my picky little eaters each ate A BOWL of salad drizzled with it. So, there you go. TRY IT!
INGREDIENTS
SALAD
1 head romaine lettuce
1 cucumber, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 large carrot shredded
1/2 cup dried coconut, grated
DRESSING
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced (2 tbsp max, I’d say)
1 tbsp honey (vegans who don’t eat honey can substitute with 1tbsp agave nectar)
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, ground
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine the lettuce, cucumber, red pepper, onion, carrot and lettuce in a large bowl.
2. Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
3. Pour dressing over salad. Toss well, and serve!
Again, I didn’t have coconut on hand, and I decided to omit the onions. So, I’d say these two items are optional. The shredded carrots, however, are a must. Their juice somehow adds to the richness and texture of the dish. ENJOY! And let us know what you think!
Thank you Jen!
Love!
xo Haley-O
LAVENDULA September 10th, 2009 at 10:54 am
that sounds so good!! but i have to buy more pepitas as i just finished all of mine.and i think i may have some dried coconut i was making some dreena burtons cookies my god shes making meFAT her baked stuff is so damn delicious.
LAVENDULA September 11th, 2009 at 11:06 am
hi haley i made that salad for dinner last night and it was delicious! had to use almonds and walnuts instead of pumpkin seeds
Heather September 14th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Sounds delish! Though I am not vegan, I will try it as I loath the thought of raw eggs!
Mike Laur September 21st, 2009 at 9:06 am
Being the lucky husband of Jen I get to try these delicious recipes all the time, and this is now one of my favs. The coconut is a must and also happens to be a superfood, so its favourfull and amazingly good for you! You can also use sprouted croutons if you are not 100 percent raw and of course, the most important, make it ALL organic.
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