Saturday, August 27, 2011

Almost Raw Pesto Guac Salad

Almost Raw Pesto Guac Salad
adapted from the Mommy Bowl
Deanna's Raw Pesto Guac Salad is a new favorite!  I loved everything about it and used the leftover pesto for 2 additional meals.  Healthy and flavorful, this salad will be a regular in our rotation.

1/2 avocado
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup loosely packed basil
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. nutritional yeast
1/2 clove garlic
1/4 cup water
1 Tbs grapeseed oil
pinch salt
1/2 chopped avocado
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 zucchini, cut into slices and grilled
1 slice sweet onion, grilled
1 cup cooked pasta

Put first 9 ingredients (avocado through pinch of salt) in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.

Place next 5 ingredients (avocado through pasta) into a bowl and give a stir.  Add desired amount of the pesto and toss to coat.

I had enough of the pesto to last for about 3 bowls of the veggies and pasta.  I simply stored in a covered jar in the fridge and added what I needed for the salad.