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Greek+Salad+Healthy+Rustic

AMERICAN TWIST

Don't get me wrong, the Greeks know how to make a mean salad but sometimes it's fun to change up old classics!

The Classic Greek Salad Redefined.

Dr. Michele Burklund June 25, 2015

WHAT YOU NEED…

Dr. Michele Burklund Medicine Wild GREEK SALAD RECIPE
  • 1 bunch purslane (read my post on the benefits)

  • a handful of lettuce

  • 1/4th of a red diced onion

  • 2 cups of sliced cherry tomatoes

  • 1 cup of cashews

  • handful of crumbled up feta cheese

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1/4th cup extra virgin olive oil

WHAT TO DO…

  1. Tear the purslane into small pieces along with the lettuce, then add to a large bowl.

  2. Add the sliced cherry tomatoes, cashews, diced red onion, and feta cheese to the bowl.

  3. In a separate small bowl add 1/4th cup olive oil and 2 cloves of minced garlic. mix well.

  4. Then, pour the garlic infused olive oil on top of the salad

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Why is Greek coffee so much better?  Well, it's all in the preparation which creates a higher concentration of more protective compounds than your average cup of joe.

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Other Countries Consider It A Weed But Not The Cretans! After doing some research, I was amazed that I had never heard of this plant... or, for that matter, how someone could view it as a weed! Purslane simply deserves more respect.

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MEDICINE WILD | Founded by Dr. Michele Burklund | Custom Doctor Formulated Products

Complete health & wellness consulting in the natural products industry, doctor formulated, wellness writing, and meaningful marketing.

MEDICINE WILD. curated by Dr. Michele Burklund.  Dr. Michele Burklund perfectly blends the art of natural medicine into  beautiful and inspiring health tips in her health and wellness  website, Medicine Wild. Learn about natural remedies, DIY treatments, naturopathic lifestyles, and more

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