Zucchini "Tabouli" Salad

This is a wonderful, quick lunch salad, loaded with the nutrients and enzymes present in fresh, raw foods.  I've made it with cauliflower, which works equally well.  Adjust quantities to taste.

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In your food processor, chop finely:

• 2 small or 1 medium zucchini
• handful fresh parsley

In a bowl, blend zucchini mixture with:

• 1/3 c. diced cucumber
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 1 green onion or 1 T. red onion, cut small
• granulated garlic to taste or small clove garlic, finely minced
• 2-3 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 T. fresh lemon juice
• salt to taste

You can eat immediately or chill for an hour.  Serve with whole grain bread and a good cheese.

A quick blender lunch

I call it "Avocado Gazpacho" and it only takes minutes to make.  It's wonderfully healthy and satisfying, great for a candida or gluten-free diet, as well as vegetarian.  My recipe is for two servings, and please note --all amounts and ingredients are up to you!  I like mine chunky but just blend it to desired consistency.  It's great cold for a summer soup, but you can use hot water for cold weather eating.


In your blender or VitaMix, cut up and combine:

• 1/2-1 tomato
• 1/2 c. cucumber
• 1/3 c. green pepper
• 1/2-1 green onion
• 1/2-1 stalk celery
• 1 handful cilantro
• 1/2 avocado
• 1-2 T. olive oil
• garlic salt (or if you're brave, fresh garlic and salt)
• approximately 2/3 c. water or chicken broth

M-m-m, good!

Stevia Coleslaw and variation

Sounds like a still life, huh?

This recipe can be modified easily, depending on your taste.
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Stir together until well mixed:

• 2 c. chopped cabbage (green or green/red combo)
• 1/2 finely cut bell pepper
• 1 grated carrot
• (optional:  some finely sliced green onion)

Stir together and add to veggies:

• 1/2 c. (or more according to taste) plain yogurt (whole is best; you can also use part mayonaise)
• 1 T. fresh lemon juice
• one packet of Stevia or 1/4 tsp. (or to taste)

Chill and serve.  Very refreshing!

Variation:  Omit green pepper and onion.  Instead, add 1 chopped red delicious apple, 1 can mandarin oranges or one seeded orange cut into bite-sized pieces, 1 can or equivalent fresh pineapple chunks.  Not sugar-free because of the fruit but delicious!