This salad is packed with ingredients that do wonders for your body and skin. Cucumbers help hydrate your cells and reduce wrinkles, while arugula, rich in folate, can boost your mood. It’s loaded with antioxidants and fiber that fight cancer, and tomatoes bring in lycopene to protect your skin from sun damage. Red peppers, full of vitamin C, work alongside collagen to fight aging and wrinkles. Parsley provides magnesium, which is key for over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, and red onions bring immune-boosting quercetin to the table.
Serve this salad on its own for lunch or pair it with grilled chicken or grass-fed burgers. Your body and skin will appreciate it!
Ingredients:
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Arugula greens
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1 red pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 red onion, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 Roma tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 medium cucumber, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 can of garbanzo beans (use more or less to taste)
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Juice of half a fresh lemon
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A handful of fresh parsley, chopped fine
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A handful of fresh basil or other fresh herbs, chopped fine
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2-4 tablespoons Primal Greek dressing, or mix your own with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic or wine vinegar, herbs, and a pinch of sugar
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Pecorino, Parmigiana, or feta cheese, crumbled or shaved
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Sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
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Chop all the veggies and herbs (except the arugula).
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In a large bowl, combine the veggies, garbanzos, lemon juice, and dressing.
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Arrange the arugula on a plate, then spoon the veggie mix over the top.
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Finish with the cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
This makes enough for 2-4 people. Enjoy!
