Alkalizing Fiesta Salad

Lately we've been eating raw food for the first half of the day with a cooked meal at night. We both LOVE the way raw food makes us feel. Vibrant, alive and energized. We just enjoyed a Detox Smoothie from the Oh She Glows Recipe Bundle filled with greens, fresh herbs, cayenne and more and I am feeling energized and ready to share this wonderful meal my husband and I enjoyed yesterday for lunch. I meant to make a light lunch, it turned out grander than planned. It is amazing how filling plant based foods can be!

We had a Fiesta Salad with carrots, zucchini, jalapenos, avocado, cilantro, lime and green olives covered in a Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing. It was heavenly. I attempted to make a cheese dip but it was more like a big glob that dare not be shared until revised. It made us laugh at the consistency. Thankfully the salad offered more than enough good food to re-fuel and re-set our bodies. This salad can do the same for you! Envision fresh flavors at their finest that are high in alkalinity to help balance your body.

Fiesta Salad

• 1 Carrot - Peeled and Julienned
• 1/3 Mexican Squash - Peeled and Julienned
• 1 Jalapeno - Julienned (Less if desired)
• 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves  - Diced Finely
• 1/2 Avocado - Diced
• 1 lime - Squeezed
• 7 Green Olives Stuffed with Red Peppers (Opt) - Sliced
• 1/4 Cup Cashews
• Opt: Serve with Oil Free Baked Tostadas and Cilantro Lime Dressing!

Directions

1. Wash and prepare the vegetables, placing the first six ingredients into two bowls evenly.
2. Gently combine the ingredients together, top with sliced olives and cashews.
3. Opt to serve with chips, I chose oil-free baked tostadas broken up with Cilantro Lime Dressing on top!