Monday, July 23, 2012


Lately, I have been trying to come up with ways to help friends and family do more raw foods with little effort. Well, I saw this salad in a mason jar idea and thought now this would work! I noticed that when DH and I prewash and prepare our fruits and vegetables we are more likely to eat it instead of letting them go bad in the refrigerator. Of course I suggest you use little to no meat, but whatever floats your boat to get you to start eating better. 



This idea can be done at least 2-3 days before and is very portable. It also helps you clearly see portions     
as far as veggies vs dressing vs fruit is concern. 

INGREDIENTS (HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING):

1 tablespoon of pure mustard
2 tablespoon of raw honey
1/2 cup of h20

Blend together until a creamy constancy is form.


Organically grown yellow mustard seed traditionally stone ground with organic raw apple cider vinegar, a bit of EDEN Sea Salt, and organic spices. Made of the finest ingredients and nothing more. 




I added homemade honey mustard dressing, cherry tomatoes, sweet onions, shredded carrots, and the baby spring organic girl mix. I threw in a a few pecans as well....
baby green romaine lettuce, baby greenleaf lettuce, tango, tatsoi, baby spinach, baby red romaine lettuce, lolla rosa, baby red chard, arugula, mizuna, baby green chard, baby oakleaf lettuce. ingredients may vary by season.

So in the large container it's approximately a little more than 15 cups. I was doing a little more than 2 cups per container. My containers contained about 2/3 of the vitamins that are listed here, at least for the green part of my salad.





deep red cherry tomatoes ( I USED A CUP IN MY MIX)


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup cherry
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 3
Calories 27
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.069g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.201g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 353mg
Total Carbohydrate 5.84g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g7%
Sugars 3.92g
Protein 1.31g
Vitamin A 25%Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 2%Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18





I used about 2-3 ounces of shredded carrots in our mixed. Even that small amount still provides a large amount of Vitamin  A.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 oz (85g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 0
Calories 35
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 65mg3%
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 120%Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 2%Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


   

Price for about 8 -10 salad jars!

1) ORGANIC GIRL BABY SPRING (THE LARGE ONE POUND CONTAINER) ~ $6.99
2) TWO SWEET ONIONS ~ $4.22
3) ORGANIC SHREDDED CARROT $2.49
4) PINT OF ORGANIC CHERRY TOMATOES $3.99
5)A POUND OF RAW HONEY  $8.49 
6) PURE MUSTARD $3.00
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                                                       TOTAL  $29.18

Now keep in mind that you will use the honey and mustard on at least 16 jars of salad. There are 32 tablespoons in one pound of honey. So the salad costs about $2.91 - $3.65 a piece. I'm sure with farmers markets/home gardens this can be done for even cheaper. A huge salad like this at a restaurant would easily run you at least $10.


After the recent BK fiasco maybe we should all start making our own fast food!



16 OZ CONTAINERS

DOUBLE FOR YOUR TROUBLE.


THIS SALAD IS HUGE!

SO HEALTHY AND RAW...LOADED WITH VITAMINS!

3 comments:

  1. Thank you! I think I saw your post on LHCF and I swear it was like angels singing and the skies opening! lol I want to lose weight and although I like salads, they often god bad in the fridge ($$$!!!) because I'm to lazy or often do not have time to make them for lunch. I saw your post and went to the kitchen and in less than 1 hour I had a greek orzo-cucumber-tomato salad in a jar and a cucumber-tomato-onion-peppers-lettuce jar!! They are sitting in the fridge and I can't believe how easy it was! I'm going to read your whole blog now, so excited :)
    btw:I'm danysedai in LHCF :)

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    1. I was amazed at how easy it was as well. DH and I are turning over a new leaf for good this time. Your mix sounds delicious! Thanks So Much for the love...I hope you find something else in my blog that may help you on your journey. I will be posting sample menus, grocery list,simple excercises etc. in the next couple of weeks so stay tune!

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  2. This is a fantastic idea! I, too, find that I am more likely to grab something healthy out of the fridge if it is already washed 7 prepped.

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