Good health is so precarious. The healthier you are, the more you feel invincible. Then one day, when you’re not paying attention, your health can begin to show signs of slipping over into the not-so-healthy camp. That’s the day that you’ll take recipes like this 1 Cup Salad seriously.
Today I’m turning over a new leaf and making a commitment to getting healthier. Never mind that the only leaf in this salad is parsley. Serve this 1 Cup Salad on a bed of leafy greens — think dandelion, watercress, arugula or spinach — with a side serving of legumes and voilà, you’ll be on the road to a new you.
1 Cup Salad
- 1 c quinoa, cooked with a pinch of salt in 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 c grated carrot
- 1 c finely chopped cucumber
- 1 c finely chopped bell pepper
- 1 c freshly cooked corn kernels
- 1 c finely chopped hearts of palm
- 1 c finely chopped parsley
- 1 c quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 c finely chopped red onion
- 3 T each olive oil, lemon juice
- 1 t each kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
In a large bowl, add all ingredients except for tomatoes. Blend and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl, then garnish with tomatoes. Serves 6 – 8.
1 Cup Salad Print Ready Recipe
Final notes:
- Did you know that green leafy vegetables slow your metabolic rate and increase longevity?
- If you wanted to slow your beating heart would you eat more beans or get more exercise?
- Watch Dr. Michael Greger explain How Not To Die.
- Now that you know how not to die, read Charlie Fish‘s short story called Death By Scrabble. My sister Julia found it, and she has impeccable taste in literature. Here’s the opening sentence: “It’s a hot day and I hate my wife.”
This looked so delicious I had to make it right away. I had the ingredients on hand except for hearts of palm. It was really good. Thanks.
Yay Sonia!
So glad you reported back. I can think of many alternatives to the ingredients selected. It’s a fun one to play around with.
Getting healthier is a good thing.
Hi Jovina!
I’m going to focus more on recipes that can bring good health. Only time will tell if I can stick to my good intentions.
Just packing for NYC- may have to live on this salad for a while once I return. Didn’t have time to watch video yet – will be curious to learn why I want to slow metabolism?? Hugs, Diane @kitchenblissca
Enjoy NYC! Hugs back. I lived on it for a few days and am feeling remarkably well. Don’t forget to read the short story at the end.
Short story was wild and fun in such a quiet internal way. I love the breadth of your postings…art, music, literature and food. I miss you!
Miss you too! Loved that story. Fun to keep in touch over recipes and posts.
Short story was wild and fun in such a quiet internal way. I love the breadth of your postings…art, music, literature and food. I miss you! Check out this link about IGF-1.http://www.saragottfriedmd.com/does-meat-cause-cancer-revisiting-the-meat-igf-1-and-cancer-connection/
I (tried to) read the article you linked to. A bit convoluted. Found the comment section very interesting. My GP was a Dr. Ornish fan.
It’s hard to reconcile what we want to eat with what’s healthy for us to eat.
Working on it!
-just finished making this exactly as written (minus the hearts of palm) and it gets 2 thumbs up. Pretty to look at and perfect as is. Another simple but terrific recipe