I was in Nashville this past weekend for my cousin-in-law Michelle's wedding. She married a wonderful man named Sean in an adorable rustic barn. There was fresh brewed ice tea in mason jars, mini cups of gazpacho and made to order tacos from a local taco place. There was singing and fiddle playing and homemade cake. (In addition to the gazpacho, my very talented sister-in-law Cara made the pristine vanilla wedding cake and the banjo shaped(!!!) chocolate groom's cake.) In a fantastic turn of events, Michelle even got talked into singing a number with her new husband. This was great because I really feel like every party is better when Michelle sings. The whole weekend was just delightful! Hmmm…why was I telling you all this??? Oh, yeah. I'm telling you all this to explain why Salad Sundays is late this week. Salad lost out to tacos and cake.
This week's salad is from the super fun vegan restaurant Veggie Grill. If you live LA or Oregon, I highly recommend that you run, don't walk, to your nearest location. Veggie Grill is cheap, fast, nutritious and delicious!! You can check out their varied menu right HERE. (A tip for you beginners, you are definitely going to want to get the nachos. Definitely.) For the rest of you Veggies, here is how you can make you very own Baja Fiesta at home:
The Baja Fiesta Salad from Veggie Grill
Ingredients:
- romaine lettuce
- papaya
- avocado
- roasted corn salsa
- quinoa
- cucumber
- cilantro
- tortilla strips
- portobello mushroom (added extra)
Directions:
- Toss ingredients with ginger papaya vinaigrette (like THIS ONE).
- Eat and enjoy!!
-♥J :)
P.S. If you want to hear why I think every party could use some Michelle singing click HERE.
P.P.S. For a Veggie Grill location near you click HERE.
P.P.P.S Check back in for some tips on how to eat healthy while traveling. I'll try to have them up by the end of the week.
Veggie Grill virgins, that is.
(What were you thinking???)
It's Veggie Grill Virgin Day at the new LA Farmers Market location (next to The Grove). Bring in a friend who has yet to experience the vegan wonder that is Veggie Grill and your very lucky friend gets their meal for free!
I met Julia and our VG Virgin Gary there for lunch today. Julia and I both had the "All Hail Kale" salad (my favorite!!!) and Gary had the "VG Cheeseburger." Not only did he say that the burger was "delicious!", but afterwards he remarked how full and satisfied he felt…not how he feels after eating a "real burger." Gary is a man who loves meat and the truth, so if he gives it the (green)thumbs up, you know it is good!
Ok, time is running out.
Grab your virgin and go!
I'm serious.
They close at 10pm!
Stop reading.
Go!
Don't live near a Veggie Grill???
Fear not, Veggies. I wouldn't leave you kale-less and sad.
Try this scrumptious kale salad recipe. Guy recommend it to me last year and I've been hooked ever since.
-♥ J :)
