Sweet and Savory Summer Cancer Killing Salad
Description
Sweet and Savory Summer Cancer Killing Salad with a Lemony Garlic Simple Dressing
Ingredients
Scale
Summer Salad:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 3 –4 cups of field greens, romaine, kale in large bowl
- 2 cups each: bite sized cauliflower florets and broccoli
- 1/2 c soaked in water, dried unsweetened cherries
- 1/4 c thinly sliced red onion
- ½ c radishes, washed and quartered
- *8 oz fusilli or similar whole grain, gluten free, bean high protein pasta
- 1 cup grated or thinly shaved cabbage (I like trader joe’s shaved cabbage)
- 2 organic chicken breasts, grilled or roasted or / plant based “chicken breasts” by eat meati brand (cooked on air fryer)
- ¼ c slivered almonds, toasted either in oven or in skillet. Careful not to burn.
Dressing:
- Combine in jar with lid~ Shake vigorously to combine, set aside
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ c fresh lemon juice
- Zest of lemon
- 1 cup good olive oil
- 1/4 c hot water
- Salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Massage broccoli and cauliflower with little olive oil to cover each and then sprinkle with salt and pepper, garlic and onion powders.
- Roast broccoli and cauliflower on parchment paper lined cookie sheet for 17-20 minutes or until lightly roasted
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Do not overcook but cook until just tender, drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl: add greens, onion, radishes, cherries, and then 2 cups of the pasta. Gently toss.
- Add cooked chicken and lightly toss with the lemony dressing.
- To serve: add the toasted slivered almonds on top and enjoy.
Notes
*This is a killer salad with at least 7 ingredients that have been shown to kill cancer cells. By strategically combining these foods into a delicious salad, you are helping your body to stay cancer free and even preventing cancer cells to form in the first place
*Studies show that by incorporating more plants, specifically cruciferous vegetables and garlic and onions into your diet, you are improving the chances of fighting off cancer cells.
*Serves about 4 healthy sized portions
