Raw salad for lunch
1-2 carrots
1 medium tomato
1 avocado
Directions
1. Chop your carrot and tomato into nice, small bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
2. Cut the avocado in half. Get rid of the avocado pit. (Make sure the avocado pit doesn't fly across the lunchroom!) Then cut your avocado halves in half again. Then you can kinda spread the avocado peel out and dump the avocado "meat" into your bowl using your fingers. Then, chop the avocado "meat" into little chunks.
3. Softly stir up all three ingredients a bit. See how the avocado (and tomato seeds/juice) kind of spread over everything and create a "dressing" in a way?
4. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper and eat immediately. This salad seriously doesn't need anything other than those ingredients--not even any dressing! It's really tasty on its own like this.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Since I am renowned for my simple, satisfying recipes I feel negligent for not having shared this with you earlier. But better late than never, right?
This is my go-to meal to take with me to work for lunch when I am in a rush. I know it sounds like it's very boring and not really a "recipe," but this meal is a big part of my life so I feel like it's my duty to share it with you!
Warning: Do not make this raw salad in advance! It'll get all smooshy and yucky if you do that. Instead, just grab a large carrot, a nice tomato and a fresh, perfectly ripe avocado and take them with you to work. Then, in your lunchroom or work kitchen just grab a knife and prepare while you're there. It's super fast to make and surprisingly tasty! Seriously.
Obviously, this is a perfectly fine meal to eat at home too, but I never really eat it at home because when I'm at home I'll make something a bit more exciting, like one of these recipes. :)
I know this sounds boring but trust me. It's a very nice flavor combo -- as long as your avocado is perfect and not overripe or under-ripe.
And there you have it, my secret raw lunch idea that I actually eat all the time, like, at least twice a week! (PS: I usually eat two oranges for dessert after lunch.)
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Comments
Majeeda
Aug 08, 2011
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Sounds simply and yummy, my favorite combination. I'm going to try this today!
The Rawtarian
Aug 08, 2011
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Excellent, Majeeda! Please report back and tell me what you think... It is very basic, but it is good!
Jennifer
Aug 13, 2011
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Yum! Love dishes with only a few delicious ingredients. I can't wait to try this!
The Rawtarian
Aug 15, 2011
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If you do try let me know what you think, beautiful Jennifer.
Dylan
Aug 17, 2011
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I tried this recipe and found it to be really tasty! I added some spicy peppers from the garden also. I may try cucumber or onions in place of the carrot for some reason I wasn't really feeling the carrots. This recipe is ingenious, normally with salads I use sea salt and lemon juice as my dressing, but the avocado and tomato dressing was just perfect!
The Rawtarian
Aug 18, 2011
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Glad you liked it, Dylan. Your additions sound tasty, especially the onion. :)
Jenna
Sep 29, 2011
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Wow that was SO tasty! Thank you for the recipe, it was perfect! So simple and satisfying :D
The Rawtarian
Sep 30, 2011
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Glad you liked :) It is easy that's for sure
Laura
Sep 30, 2011
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Love it! Avocados practically create their own dressing, don't they? I like to squeeze some fresh lime juice in there too and the result is amazing. The avocado, tomato juices, and lime juice, along with some Himalayan salt create the most amazing dressing that is delicious tossed with any other combination of vegetables and greens. Yum yum! I've been raw for over 2 years now and am still amazed by what you can create just by chopping or slicing a certain way or combining certain foods together before combining with other foods. Does that make any sense? LOL. Thanks for your fantastic blog, I'm definitely going to try some of your recipes. ♥
The Rawtarian
Oct 03, 2011
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Hi Laura,
Yum, I like the addition of the squirt of lime. It reminds me of a Mexican fiesta, probably good with some fresh corn chopped in too, I am sure.
Shanay
Nov 18, 2011
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Hi Laura!
I love this extremely easy lunch!! I adopted immediately! It is so good! I love the flavor and consistence!
Thank you so much for your dedicated work on this web site!
Cheers!
Shanay
The Rawtarian
Nov 19, 2011
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I am glad that you liked it Shanay! It is very very easy, isn't it? I eat it twice a week when I have to go into the office to work. It's so quick to prepare in the mornings, I just grab the avo, tom and peel a carrot or two and I am ready to go! then I chop at work.
sejal
Dec 13, 2011
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sounds quite easy and handy one. what would you replace avocado with?
The Rawtarian
Dec 26, 2011
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The avocado is integral, but perhaps you are unable to get in India. Is that so?
sejal
Mar 06, 2012
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that's true.. it's not easily available in india (and if at all some places keep them, they are extremely costly).
Robinotl
Apr 03, 2012
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This is really good! It's all ingredients I would eat as part of a sald (with lettuce), but never thought of just eating it on it's own. I've made this for myself twice in 3 days. It's simple and delicious. Quick easy light meal. I'm eating this now as I write! :^)
The Rawtarian
Apr 05, 2012
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Hi Robinotl,
I am glad you like it! It's super easy and quick - great on the go.
Thanks for being here :)
Christine
Apr 15, 2012
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Wow that was so simple but delicious!!! This is going to become a regular lunch.. thanks so much!
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
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My pleasure Christine
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