Healing Spring Salad

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Healing Spring Salad -- Recipe
Inspired by Meals That Heal
by Lisa Turner
Inner Traditions, 1996

After a winter of eating denser, more fatty foods, our systems crave a
gentle, nourishing cleanse that will help to rejuvenate us and clear any
digestive heaviness.

This refreshing, high-fiber salad is just the ticket. Greens and fresh
herbs inspire us with their upward-growing movement and lively flavors.
Peas, asparagus, and radishes add fiber and nourishment, and berries
with their tart-sweet flavor and antioxidant goodness shine like jewels.
These seasonal ingredients can make us feel fresher and more energized,
and the combination tastes so good!

Ingredients
For each serving:
One generous handful of any of the following, or a combination:
arugula, watercress, mustard greens, dandelion greens
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, dill, or mint
1/4 cup fresh raw peas or frozen, thawed
1 radish, thinly sliced
2 asparagus spears, lightly steamed, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 ripe strawberries, sliced
Lightly toss the ingredients together and place on a pretty salad plate.
Sprinkle with a splash of olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon, and a
pinch of salt.