Nourishing our Bodies- Curried Waldorf Salad
My Dad and I share a deep and abiding love of food. I think I’ve mentioned that we get on the phone and we end up talking recipes and menus, with nothing but a cursory discussion of weather, children, and events. Food IS the main event. I love it.
I have no idea where he gets most of his recipes, but he sends me some great ones. Since getting serious about my dairy intolerance and also avoiding gluten, food has been less pleasure and more work than I care to admit. But last night, I finally pulled out this recipe that my Dad sent. It was quick and easy, but more important, it is supremely delicious. I served it with lentil pie, compliments of Dreena Burton and mixed greens, finished with possibly the most delicious brownie recipe I’ve ever tried. (Erick was begging me to make these… they are that good!)
In any case, this recipe has no measurements, it is “per serving” and should be played with. I made ours on the mild side, but it could be hotter…
Dad’s Curried Waldorf Salad
Celery, chopped
Apple, chopped
Pecans, chopped a bit
per serving add:
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of allspice
pinch of tumeric
pinch of mild chili powder
~tsp lemon juice
~tsp Coconut Milk Powder
Sweetener (I used agave syrup)- enough to make it sweet
Mayo as preferred
Mix up and enjoy!!
April 16th, 2008 at 9:24 am
That sounds delicious — I’ve never heard of coconut milk powder, but what a great thing when you just need a hint of coconut milk, not a whole can! My dad loved cooking too, but his recipes tended along the “take a big slab of meat, rub it with spices and throw it on the grill” style of cooking.
April 16th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Lucky me! My search for coconut oil turned up coconut milk powder! This sounds great- I always enjoy mayo-free salads, and of course anything with curry.
My conversations with my dad currently involve two subjects: food (90%) and the oddities of being an expat (10%).
April 16th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
yummy! Sounds like something Seamus would like too.
April 16th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
I love your shared recipes…Waldorf is yummy and I must try it with agave! That brownie recipe looks decadent!! YUM!
April 16th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
My mouth is watering. By the way, I love the new pictures of you and Clara on what looks to be a nature expedition. So cute!
April 17th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
This sounds delicious. Thanks!