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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Thai Salad and Macadamia Nuts with Creamy Dressing


Inspired by Matthew Kenneys Thai Salad.
Spiced Nuts:
1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
1/2 cup chopped raw macadamia nuts (or raw cashews)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
dash cayenne pepper


Toss all in bowl. Dehydrate in even layer 12 hours (or more) until desired crunchiness. Set aside.


Dressing:
1/2 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup braggs
1/4 olive oil
juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
1/4 - 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes, to taste


Whisk to combine. Pour over:


2 handfuls spinach or other mixed greens
1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced (or frozen fresh pineapple, defrosted)
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 avocado, sliced
sea salt, to taste
1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
meat of 1 young coconut, sliced OR 1/4 cup dried coconut flakes


Top with Spiced Macadamia Nuts