Sunflower Seed Pate (tuna-less salad)
From our friend Barbara at rawfullytempting.com
Serve on raw crackers or bread or with raw veggies. Create roll-ups in lettuce leaves. It also goes well with Rawfully Tempting "Rye' Bread, topped with cucumber, lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion, etc. .
- 1.5 cups raw sunflower seeds soaked 4-6 hours
- 0.5 cup raw almonds soaked overnight, optional
- 0.5 cup water or more as needed
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 0.5 cup chopped celery
- 0.25 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dulse flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons coconut vinegar or any light tasting vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
Process nuts and seeds. Add water as needed to facilitate blending. Transfer to bowl and combine with remaining ingredients. Variations:Add chopped walnuts and raisins to make it more like a chicken salad. Or mash a little avocado into the mixture for an extra creamy variety. Add dill or cumin, or whatever spices you like. (Recipe #801)
