The Mediterranean Chopped Salad

What truly makes a “healthy person?” Pause for a moment and really think about this. Reflect on the times in your life when you really felt healthy and happy. What did your day-to-day look like?

“The Blue Zones” are regions of our world where researchers found that people lived the longest and had the HEALTHIEST and most fulfilling lives. Two of these places are in the Mediterranean. The Blue Zone lifestyle of eating a plant-based and alkaline diet, intentionally reducing stress, engaging in exercises you enjoy, giving back to your community, and nurturing your social networks is what my mottos—Strength Living™ and Strength-Eating™—are also all about! 

Today is your day to set sail! Let's figuratively cruise over to the Mediterranean (or jump a jet—book a trip!) with this life-changing chopped salad! You are the captain of your soul (and body), the master of your fate. 

Ingredients:

Salad

• 1 medium-size cucumber, chop it up
• ½ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed—Eden Organics are my go-to
• ½ cup black olives
• ¼ red onion, diced
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes

Dressing

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• ½ teaspoon of dried oregano
• Pinch of ground black pepper and sea salt—Celtic Grey, Himalayan pink, or Redmond Real Salt 
• P.S. double up the dressing so you can save some for later! It stores well in the fridge. Trust me, you will be thinking about this salad tomorrow and the next day…

Get chopping with friends! This recipe serves two people, but it is super easy to double or triple it. Go ahead, nurture your social networks and body with Blue Zone and Dr. Daryl’s enthusiastic stamp of approval.

Directions:

Prepare the salad: Place the cucumber, chickpeas, black olives, red onion, and cherry tomatoes together in a bowl.

Prepare the dressing: Combine the dressing ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. 

Add the dressing to the salad, gently toss, and serve. That’s it! It really is that easy! 

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The Mediterranean Chopped Salad Nutrient Totals:

Calories: 299;

Protein: 3g;

Carbohydrate:10 g

Dietary Fiber: 3g 

Total Sugars: 1g

Total Fat: 29g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Net Carbs: 7g