There have been all sorts of on-the-go-ness going on lately. It’s always something. Keeping busy is really a skill I could put on my resume, I am excellent at it. Needless to say, I am tired of protein bars, trail mix, and pears. They are foods intended to be had in small doses, and my body has been starving for vegetables. I do believe our bodies tell us what they need, and contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as craving lettuce. I needed these wraps badly, and the "large batch" I intended to snack on through the week was gone by the end of the day. You can call it lack of self control, but I think it was more of a survival reflex.
I suggest using farmers market and or organic vegetables here. When you are eating them raw like this, the genuine flavor of the vegetables is important.
Ingredients:
6-7 radishes, depending on size
1 1/4 cupsblack beans, cooked and drained
1 cucumber
1 cuppineapple, diced
1 handfulfresh basil
1 headlettuce, (any soft green will do)
1 avocado
1/4 cupbuttermilk
1 tablespoonhoney, (more to taste)
1 tablespoonunfiltered apple cider vinegar
splashcholua/ tapatio hot sauce
salt/ pepper
juice of 1 lime
Instructions:
In a small blender or in a bowl, mix the avocado, buttermilk, vinegar, lime, honey, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to combine. The blender will make it smooth, but a bowl and whisk will still get you a dressing consistency.
Use a mandolin to slice the radishes thin. Cut in fourths. Peel and halve the cucumber, scoop out the seeds and dice into small pieces. In a large bowl, combine the radish, cucumber, black beans, diced pineapple, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add desired amount of fresh basil (chopped or slivered).
Here is where you make a decision for yourself. My husband prefers to put the veggie mix in the lettuce leaf and dribble dressing on top. I prefer to mix my dressing with the veggies and put them in the leaf, already dressed. Six of one, half dozen of another. Except my way is probably better :)
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