Allergen-Free Recipe - Strawberry Apricot Smoothie

A completely original and very tasty smoothie...

1 Banana

½. C. frozen strawberries

2 c. water (or coconut water)

2 c. kale (or spinach)

2 tbls. Flax seed

6 dried apricots

3 dried plums (or dates)


(1) Combine all ingredients in a high-power blender.  Blend until incorporated and smooth.

The Goods (Recipe) - Savory Strawberry & Apricot Salad with Chicken

When strawberries are at their peak of perfection in the summer (or longer here in California), this salad is one of my go-to lunches.  The sweetness of the strawberries and apricots works in beautiful harmony with the salty acidity of the dressing.

4 Dried Apricots, Diced
1/2 Large Cucumber, Diced (and peeled and/or de-seeded)
1 c. Chopped Spring Mix (or Lettuce)
1/2 c. Chicken, Diced (from a roasted chicken)
1 Carrot, Sliced
3 Tbls. Roasted Sunflower Seeds
1/2 c. Diced Strawberries
1/2 Medium Avocado, Diced

3 Tbls. Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sprinkle of Salt

(1) Clean and cut all ingredients  If using raw sunflower seeds, dry toast them in a pan the same as when making sunflower seed butter (click here for that recipe).  Add to a bowl.  Mix and enjoy!