“FOOD THAT RAWKS” : Classically Raw Waldorf salad

Fall is officially here! While grazing the farmer’s market stands, one can find prefect ingredients for a seasonal treat! Each ingredient like all raw recipes, offer radiant health! Juicy grapes plump with magnesium, gorgeous apples that Lower blood cholesterol, raisins that promote healthy gums,  crisp walnuts abundant in omega 3s, and crunchy celery bursting with Vitamin K and very hydrating to the body.

Rumor has it that the Original Waldorf salad was Created at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1896 the maître d’hôtel, (dining room manager) Oscar Tschirky. The salad was such a success….it’ is enjoyed today!

The original version of this salad contained only apples, celery and mayonnaise on a bed of greens. Chopped walnuts later became an integral part of the dish.

Classically Raw Waldorf    Serves 2-5

3 crisp green apples chopped

3 celery sticks finely chopped

1 c soaked black raisins

1 c ripe red grapes

1 c walnuts halves or coarsely chopped

½ lemon juiced

Sweet raw mayo to taste (apxt ½ c)

Toss all ingredients. Serve in a butter lettuce cup or on top of a bed of greens.  Sprinkle with black pepper.

Garnish with carrot ribbon or purple cabbage finely shredded.

Sweet raw mayo recipe3/4 c cashews soaked   1 ¾

½  c pure water + 2 TB

1 1/2 TB agave

Pinch  Salt

Blend till smooth.

Recipes are created by Sweet Melissa “Mango”, Owner and Chef of Terra Bella Café and The Good Witches’ Bay-Cure-y.  For Gourmet Raw Catering, demos or Personal Chef Services contact Melissa@TerraBellacafe.com or see menu online at    http://www.terrabellacafe.com/menu.html