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raw corn, romaine and radish salad

July 18, 2013
the main event, the underwear diet
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photo (28)1 romaine heart, rough chop
8 radishes
2 corn cobs
1/2 bunch cilantro, rough chop
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias
juice of 2 large limes
1/3 cup olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 avocado, thinly sliced or medium dice

1. Place the chopped romaine in a large bowl.
2. Using a mandoline, julienne the radishes and add to the bowl.
3. Stand the corn upright and cut off the kernels with a knife. Add kernels to the bowl.
4. Add the cilantro, tomatoes and scallions to the bowl.
5. Squeeze lime juice over the salad, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
6. Gently toss and garnish the top of the salad with avocado.

Enjoy this fresh, vegan salad with, well, ribs, of course! It’s the perfect foil to the slow-cooked meat.

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carrot-garlic salad

March 5, 2012
somethin' on the side, the underwear diet
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I can’t get enough of this salad. My friend and classmate, Sonia, introduced me to this ridiculously simple side dish that takes no more than 10 minutes to throw together.

Shred carrots (I used my trusty food processor and it took, oh, about 5 seconds) and combine with just enough mayonnaise to coat the carrots. Add grated garlic (lots. I mean it. Like, one decent size clove per carrot), S & P and eat. It gets even better as it sits, so make a ton and enjoy leftovers throughout the week.

I am completely obsessed. I can’t get enough. And though it has mayo, it’s not enough to make it a heavy, gluttonous ordeal, making it easier for me to do more than just eat in my underwear.