Free of Allergies:

Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad

(4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 large Heirloom tomatoes
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 TBS kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt (goat's or cow's milk)
• 1/2 tsp. agave nectar
• 1/2 tsp. cracked red pepper
• 1 TBS fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 TBS fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 TBS fresh parsley, finely chopped
• dash sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Wash veggies and fresh herbs, pat dry.

Using a cerated knife, slice tomatoes in thick (~1/4”) slices, arrange on a plate.

In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, agave, cracked pepper, salt and pepper and lemon juice. Finely chop herbs and add to the yogurt dressing as well.

Naturopathic Doctor Says:

Heirlooms are grown from seeds that are around five decades old. These special tomatoes are pollinated naturally by birds and insects, which creates a greater degree of diversity among the plants that are produced. This diversity also means greater degree of nutrient diversity and health benefits. In Chinese medicine cucumbers are a cooling food, and perfect energetic foil to a hot day. Cucumbers come from the same family as the pumpkin and zucchini and contains good amounts of vitamin A and potassium. It also contains silica, which is good for skin, hair, nails and joints.

Recommended for the following Conditions:

Nutrition Information (amount per serving):

Calories 45, Total Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 79mg, Total Carbohydrate 9g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 4g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 22%, Vitamin C 31%, Calcium 7%, Iron 5%, Vitamin K ~58%

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