Day 3

We are doing this "vegan" thing for 3 weeks-21 days but the young men in DANIEL 1 did nothing but vegetables & water for the duration of their training in Babylon! They choose to do this not from fear of getting caught, but from their devotion to God's commands already formed in them before being taken from their homeland.  During this fast, you will have many opportunities to deviate (cheat) from your commitment--especially if you're fasting alone or if no one will find out.  Pray that God will give you the RESOLVE & COURAGE to stick to the standards you've set and honor Him no matter what.


Today's reading: DANIEL 1

Fruit & Nut Salad

4 cups torn romaine lettuce, packed
3 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into half moons
1 cup blackberries
1 cup raspberries
½ cup roughly chopped pecan halves
1 recipe Orange-Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

Instructions
Place lettuce in a large bowl, and top with kiwifruit, blackberries, raspberries, and pecans. Toss lightly, and serve with Orange-Poppy Seed Salad Dressing.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 ½ cups)

Recipe Notes

• This salad is extremely versatile. Experiment with a variety of fruit and nut combination.
• Use almonds or walnuts instead of pecans.
• Substitute blackberries and raspberries with blueberries and strawberries.

Orange-Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (fresh)
1 tablespoon diced red onion
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon orange zest (from squeezed orange)
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a covered glass jar, and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.