Cucumber Tomato Salad

Leafy greens and cucumbers are fantastic for the lymphatic system and hydrating the body. Proper flowing lymph is imperative to good digestive health. I call this salad my medicine rather than a meal. The salad should feel rather large on purpose.

Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe:

• 3 cups chopped tomatoes 
• 1 cucumber, sliced 
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped dill
• ½ cup chopped scallion (green tips only)
• 8 cups of red leaf lettuce
• Juice from 1-2 oranges
• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
• Optional: canned sardines, fresh salmon/cod/halibut, white potato (choose one only)

Instructions:

1. Place the salad vegetables and the leafy greens of your choice in a bowl and mix them. 
2. In a separate bowl, make the dressing. Mix the fresh orange juice and maple syrup. 
3. Pour dressing over salad. 
4. Add in optional protein or carbohydrate. 

 Serves 1-2