A simple, low-key weekend. Trying to start the New Year right with lots and lots of green. My kitchen smells like a health food store.

Green It Up Smoothie

1/2 cup coconut water

1 cucumber peeled and sliced

1 small handful of italian parsley

1 large handful of raw kale

1 small handful cilantro

1 cup fresh pineapple cut

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon agave or honey

Small pinch of sea salt

Place coconut water, cucumber, pineapple, vanilla, agave and salt in a high speed blender. Begin to blend and add in greens and herbs through the hole in the top. Continue to blend until smooth. 

 

Simple Lime Fennel Salad

4 cups mixed greens

1/2 fennel bulb, sliced thin like on a mandolin

small handful of mint, minced

small handful of basil, julienned

1/2 avocado

1/2 cup pepitas

1 teaspoon spirulina

2 limes juiced, plus 1/2 teaspoon lime zest

3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. agave

1/2 tsp. sea salt

With a fork, blend together lime juice and zest, spirulina, olive oil, agave and salt together (it will be a small amount of dressing. Double or triple if you want more for later.) Pour over salad. I always like to add a few more flakes of sea salt over the top.