Disease Proof

Need a bite to eat? Try these globally inspired salads from Dr. Fuhrmans book Cholesterol Protection For Life:

Indian Mango Salad

1 red pepper chopped
1 red onion chopped
½ tbsp. VegiZest or other low-salt vegetable seasoning
2 mangos peeled and sliced
2 firm tomatoes, chopped
1 pinch chili powder
2 stalks celery, chopped

Mix all ingredients in a covered bowl and refrigerate.

Greek Chick Pea Salad

16 ounce can of unsalted garbanzo beans
1 boiled potato, peeled and chopped in chunks
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
½ onion chopped
1 green apple peeled, cored and chopped
3 tbsp. Spicy Pecan vinegar
1/2 tsp. chopped cilantro
12 half pecans, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped

Mix all ingredients together.

Salad with Spicy Russian Dressing

2 heads romaine lettuce, sliced
2 cucumber, sliced
3 tomatoes, sliced
½ red onion, slivered thin
1 red pepper, sliced
¼ cup soy milk
1 4 oz can tomato paste
1 tbsp. fig vinegar
¼ tsp. chili powder
12 blanched almonds
½ avocado

Make salad dressing by blending avocado, almonds, vinegar, soy milk and chili powder. Place all ingredients in a large bowl, add the dressing, cover the bowl with a tight lid and shake to mix thoroughly.