Pre-Processing Meal

Ok this is only a little post to celebrate the first meal I made upon returning from Italy. I'll post a more lengthy, detailed version of the end of things in Italy plus getting smacked in the face with life post-Italy this week...just need time to (say it with me now!) PROCESS!!!! So here it is..a nice, refreshing salad to round out this stinkin' hot central valley day (after Olive got mad at me for not driving her and died in the heat on the side of the road..)

Clean and Fresh Summer Salad
makes one big salad
adapted from Detox Salad

• half broccoli crown
• half head cauliflower 
• 1 medium carrot
• 6 leaves kale, stems removed
• 1/4 cup raw, shelled sunflower seeds
• 1/4 raw, sliced almonds
• 1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (or mixed berries of choice)
• 1 tsp. kelp powder
• juice from half of a lemon
• 1 TBS. rice vinegar
• 1 TBS. raw agave syrup
• salt and pepper to taste

Wash and rinse all of your ingredients. Cut broccoli and cauliflower into florets and place in food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, then place into a large bowl. Process carrots and kale together the same way, and add to bowl. Throw seeds, almonds, berries, and kelp powder into the bowl and stir gently to combine. Finally, pour on lemon, vinegar, agave, and salt and pepper. Give it a good mixing and enjoy! You'll feel quite refreshed afterwards, I promise :)