Fab Foodie Mama

There is a salad I love that I get at least once a month from our local food co-op.  It is called Perfect Protein salad and really, is just that:  a crunchy and flavorful salad made with chickpeas, dill dressing and lots of other veggies.  From time to time I would look at the ingredients wondering if I could recreate this salad, for less than the deli price.  Don't get me wrong, it's worth it, but I was hoping I could make it for less than $12.00/pound. A quick Google search and voila!  I found a recipe which mimicked it perfectly.  I am so happy now that I can make one of my favorite salads at home, and also to share with Rachel and my sister Ruth any time I want.  I hope you enjoy it.         Perfect Protein Salad Ingredients 3 cups water 1 cup (180g) spelt or wheat berries 2 (14-ounce) cans garbanzo beans 1 English cucumber - peeled, seeded and diced (about 1 1/2 cups/120g) 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed and diced ...

I am on day 7 of my vegetarian, mostly vegan, diet and I must say that I feel wonderful.  I am not tired during the day, I am more active and alert, am more productive all day and well into the evening.  It is no mystery that it is the food I have been eating that is the main cause of the upswing in my physical and emotional well being. I cannot rave enough about this salad.  I prepared it last evening and had it for a late dinner.  When I woke up this morning I was eager to have more.  I had some just a bit ago and it is better the next day, after the flavors of the ingredients and textures combine more thoroughly.  Again, I found this recipe in Cooking Light , as part of the same feature as the roasted carrots in my blog post from last week.  I used all organic ingredients in this and modified it slightly. The write up of this recipe says "This quick salad is all about the texture, from the meaty olives to the creamy cannellini beans and crunchy ...