Indian Coriander Veggies

In The Raw with Chef Cynthia Louise

A beautiful smelling Indian veggie salad! Coriander or cilantro is a wonderful source of dietary fiber, manganese, iron, and magnesium as well.

Serves: 2

Ingredients

(use organic ingredients where possible)

DRESSING

• ½ cup shredded coconut
• 2 cups coriander leaves
• 1 small shallot
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp curry powder
• Pinch of cumin powder
• Salt and pepper

SALAD

• 1 fresh raw corn on the cob
• 1 cup sweet potato, grated or finely diced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 zucchini, cut into rounds
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 6 shallots, finely diced
• 2 cups fresh mint, finely minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced

Directions

1. Add all the dressing ingredients to a Vitamix or a high-speed blender.
2. Blend well so all is well combined. It's okay to have a bit of texture here.
3. Remove the kernels from the cob, add all the salad ingredients to a bowl.
4. Toss well, adding salt and pepper.
5. Add the dressing to the salad and toss well so everything is coated.
6. Serve with a big bowl of greens and herbs.