Mismash Salad with Orange Cashew Dressing

Mismash Salad with Orange Cashew Dressing
Prep Time : 25 minutes  |  Cook Time : 1 minute  |  Servings : 2

Thank you to Dr. Joel Fuhrman of DiseaseProof. com for sharing this super yummy raw vegan recipe with us.  The orange cashew dressing adds an exotic flair to a normal salad.  This is a great recipe to start with if you are in transition to a vegan diet.  Visit Dr. Fuhrman’s blog to read vegan health tips and explore a nutritarian diet. 

Ingredients

ORANGE CASHEW DRESSING
2 oranges, peeled and seeded
1/4 cup raw cashews
2 tablespoons Dr. Fuhrman's Blood Orange Vinegar (or other orange-flavored vinegar)
2 carrots, grated
orange juice (optional)

SALAD
1 head (about 6 cups) romaine lettuce
4 ounces (about 4 -6 cups) mixed greens
1 cup mache or watercress
1 cup orange sections
1 cup sliced fresh organic strawberries
1/4 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped or Goji Berries (optional)
2 tablespoons unhullled sesame seeds, lightly toasted* (optional)

Preparation

1. Blend dressing ingredients in a high powered blender until smooth and creamy. Add some orange juice to thin dressing, if necessary. 

2. Combine salad ingredients. 

3. Toss dressing with salad. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds. 

Notes: *Lightly toast sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat for five
minutes, shaking pan frequently. 

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