Three simple salads with no heat required, and you probably can pick everything up at your local farmers market. If you’re interested in a main meal, add a protein and maybe some crusty bread and, of course, some Cannabis-infused oil. I always have infused olive oil, so sometimes a simple drizzle is all you need to do to get to your happy place. I’m thinking that the mango salad would be great with shrimp, the mozzarella and tomato with chicken, and the elote with cottage cheese. Trust me, cottage cheese is a good thing. And it’s making a comeback.
I revisited one of my favorite strains, Dark Star, and I’m not sure why I let so much time go by. I bought Dark Star at an Electric Lettuce. It’s grown by Pruf Cultivar. This feels as indica as it gets, and I just chilled for hours, thinking that I won’t let that much time go by again. I bought two ounces, one I infused into olive oil and the other I will roll. This strain is deeply relaxing and helpful with pain relief.
Elote
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons infused oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon chili powde
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 sliced scallions
3 cups cooked corn kernels
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup cotija cheese, plus more for garnish
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Toss well. When serving, top with some remaining cotija cheese.
Mango Lime Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 peeled and pitted mangoes, cut into chunks
1 peeled and pitted avocado, cut into chunks
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lime, juiced
Avocado oil
4 teaspoons infused oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Chill before serving.
Cannabis Caprese Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 cup mozzarella pearls
3/4 cup peeled cucumber, cut into chunks
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons infused oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinega
1 minced garlic clove
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients. Toss to combine, and chill before serving.
