Laura Wright’s Raw “Pad Thai” Salad – Design*Sponge

These days, it seems like every third person is eliminating some evil inflammatory agent from their diet to address various physical concerns. Laura Wright’s beautiful food blog The First Mess is a jackpot for cooks who utilize wholesome, natural foods in their kitchens and aim to feed seasonally whenever possible. Whether you’re vegan, doing without gluten or sugar, eating raw, paleo, or following the autoimmune protocol, Wright’s zucchini “Pad Thai” (technically a salad) takes advantage of the bountiful fresh produce currently available in local markets, and can be easily altered to work within the guidelines of any prescribed program. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing hearty recipes from a wellness perspective — that don’t skimp on providing satisfaction in addition to nutrition. Along with the health nuts, this invigorating dish will satiate even the most epicurean eaters on a hot summer day such as this. —Annie