Making salads with Dr. Jenkins of Plate It Healthy

Splash of Lemon: Cucumber, Red Onion and Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 3 large English cucumbers, diced
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 coarsely chopped red onions
• 3 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, basil or dried dill
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, preferably fresh lemon
• Pinch of sea salt and black pepper to taste (optional)

Directions:

1. Wash vegetables thoroughly
2. Dice large English cucumbers in a large bowl or tray
3. Add large tomatoes and red onions
4. Massage in extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
5. Add in lemon juice and massage it in the mixture
6. Add sea salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
7. Top with fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, basil or dried dill
8. Add an additional splash of lemon juice (optional)
9. Eat immediately or place in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour!

Sesame Seed Slaw Salad

• 1-piece ginger, minced or cut into thin slices
• 1-2 teaspoons of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup tamari
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice or juice that comes from 1 lime
• 1/4 head purple cabbage, shredded
• 3 large carrots, cut into thin matchsticks or purchase pre-cut matchstick carrots
• 1 large cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
• 1 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup basil, loosely chopped or cilantro
• Chili oil, to taste (optional)

Directions:

1. Wash vegetables thoroughly
2. Mix ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, tamari, rice vinegar, and lime juice together in a large bowl. Add in chili oil (optional)
3. Toss the remaining ingredients into the bowl and continue to toss until everything is fully coated. Add extra ingredients to taste if so desired.
4. Let sit or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. The longer the ingredients are able to marinate the better!