Note: this piece first appeared in the May 2008 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Makes about 2 cups
2 cups green salad olives, drained
1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt to taste
Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Serve with toasted whole-grain pita bread.
Note: this piece first appeared as the March 2007 ClarkWellness.net Recipe of the Month.
Serves 4
This delicious salad includes healthy amounts of essential fatty acids from walnuts and walnut oil. The recipe is so quick and easy that it can be thrown together even on a busy night to add some extra nutrition (and yumminess) to any meal. Umeboshi vinegar is a Japanese condiment available in the Asian/macrobiotic or vinegars section of the natural foods store; daikon is a large white Japanese radish also available in natural markets.
2 large carrots
2 medium to large daikon radishes
3 tablespoons walnut oil
1 to 2 tablespoons umeboshi vinegar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Peel the carrots and radishes and grate them. Toss to combine. In a separate small bowl, combine the walnut oil and umeboshi vinegar. Whisk well and pour over the vegetables. Toss well. Sprinkle walnuts and parsley over the salad.
Note: this piece first appeared as the December 2006 ClarkWellness.net recipe of the month.
This nurturing and satisfying dish is a beautiful addition to your holiday table — or it can add pizazz to any “regular” meal. It’s colorful, simple, and easy to prepare.
Serves 4
2 cups water
1 cup brown basmati rice, rinsed
pinch sea salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized cooking pot. Add rice and salt, turn down the heat to low, cover, and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove the cover and add the cranberries and walnuts on top of the rice (do not stir). Replace the cover and continue to cook 15 to 25 minutes longer, until all the water has been absorbed by the grain. Remove from heat, add parsley, and fluff with a fork. Cover and allow to sit for 3 to 5 minutes off the heat before serving.
Note: this piece first appeared in the April 2006 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Serves 6
1 bunch rainbow chard, stems removed, leaves finely chopped
2 cups shredded red cabbage
3 carrots, grated
1 cup toasted walnuts
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 cup brown rice vinegar
1/3 cup walnut oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Combine chard, cabbage, carrots, and walnuts in a large serving bowl and set aside. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the garlic, brown rice vinegar, and oils. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to mix. Serve.
Note: this piece first appeared in the December 2005 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
A scrumptious and healthful winter treat!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 4
2 to 3 apples, cored and chopped
2 to 3 pears, cored and chopped
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 cup raisins
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
Place apples, pears, water, maple syrup, and raisins in a large saucepan with water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and cinnamon. Cook for another 10 minutes or until fruit is soft.
While fruit is cooking, place chopped nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Continue to stir constantly while drizzling honey or agave nectar and sprinkling ginger over the nuts.
Top warm fruit with toasted nuts and enjoy!
