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sensational salads






                  RED POTATO SALAD                                                                    yields 4 servings                                       CAULIFLOWER DILL SALAD                                                yields 2 servings
                  Most of the nutrients in potatoes are found in or under the skin. Potato skins are the                                                      2 cups chopped cauliflower     1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Adjust the sea-
                  best source of potassium—vital for control of the heartbeat and blood pressure—in the                                                       ½ red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch   sonings to taste.
                  vegetable kingdom.
                                                                                                                                                                strips                       2. Marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
                  2½ pounds (about 12–15) mini red potatoes,    2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar                                                             4 pearl onions, sliced
                    unpeeled and quartered                    or juice of 1 lemon                                                                             1 tablespoon olive oil
                  ¾ cup water                              1 teaspoon mustard                                                                                 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
                  ½ teaspoon salt                          1 teaspoon salt                                                                                    1 clove garlic, crushed
                  1 bunch scallions, green part only, chopped  ½ cup oil                                                                                      ¼ cup fresh dill or 1 tablespoon
                  ½ cup chopped fresh parsley              Dash of ground black pepper                                                                          dried dill
                  1 cup black olives, quartered                                                                                                               Dash of Bragg liquid aminos
                  ½ cup corn kernels                                                                                                                            (optional)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   yields 10 servings
                                                                                                                                                              CAULIFLOWER “COUSCOUS” WITH POMEGRANATE
                                                                                                                                                              AND ARUGULA
                                                                      1. Cook the potatoes in the water and salt for 15                                       A low-carb delicious alternative to traditional Israeli couscous, this quick and easy salad can
                                                                        minutes until the water is absorbed.                                                  be served as a meal with chicken or fish nuggets on top, or as a delicious hot side dish when
                                                                      2. Add the scallions, parsley, olives, and corn to                                      tossed with roasted vegetables.
                                                                        the potatoes and toss gently.                                                         32 ounces cauliflower florets   1. In a food processor, grate the cauliflower until it resembles
                                                                      3. In  a separate bowl,  combine  the  vinegar  or                                        (see recipe note)              couscous.
                                                                        lemon juice, mustard, salt, oil, and pepper. Mix                                      Juice of 1 lemon               2. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, lemon juice, zest, oil,
                                                                        vigorously until smooth.
                                                                      4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gen-                                       Zest of 1 lemon (optional)       parsley, pistachios, onion, dates, arugula or spinach, salt, and
                                                                                                                                                                                               pepper. Serve immediately.
                                                                                                                                                              3 tablespoons olive oil
                                                                        tly.
                                                                                                                                                              1 cup chopped fresh parsley
                                                                                                                                                              ½ cup pistachios                 RECIPE NOTE  If you prefer your cauliflower cooked,
                                                                                                                                                              ½ red onion, sliced              steam it for about 6 minutes after grating it, or simmer
                                                                                                                                                              5 dates, chopped, or 1 cup       briefly in a minimal amount of water. Drain and chill before
                                                                                                                                                                pomegranate seeds              adding the remaining ingredients.
                                                                                                                                                              1 cup fresh arugula or           For the unique kick that black pepper gives, grind pepper-
                                                                                                                                                                baby spinach                   corns in a pepper grinder. You can substitute with ground
                                                                                                                                                              ½ teaspoon sea salt              black pepper if you don’t have peppercorns or a pepper
                                                                                                                                                              ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black   grinder at hand.
                                                                                                                                                                peppercorns (see recipe note)



                  128   HEALTHY EVER AFTER                                           RECIPE NOTE  The corn   to package directions.  rice pasta. Just cook according   pasta can be substituted for   serving.  Drain and rinse with cold water immediately.  Sour pickles, sliced  Broccoli or radish sprouts  Red and green bell peppers, cut into 2-inch strips   Kirby cucumbers, unpeeled and sliced  Green peas   Red cabbage, chopped   Carrots, sliced  3. Combine the dressing ingredients and pour the dressing over the salad. To












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