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This recipe was contributed to <i>Staying Alive!</i> by a cancer survivor and includes many cancer-preventing ingredients, all in the one bowl. Fresh cilantro, basil, and oregano may be substituted for healing herbs.

This recipe was contributed to Staying Alive! by a cancer survivor and includes many cancer-preventing ingredients, all in the one bowl. Fresh cilantro, basil, and oregano may be substituted for healing herbs.

Salad

1 (4-to-6 cup or 1-L) package mixed salad greensHealing herbs such as chickweed, dandelion greens, or wild violet leaves (Violata odorata) 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped parsley1/2 cup (125 mL) sunflower seeds1/2 cup (125 mL) sprouted lentils or bean sprouts1 or 2 ripe avocados, sliced or cubed

Dressing

2 Tbsp (30 mL) flaxseed oil1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil2 tsp (10 mL) low-sodium soy sauce2 tsp (10 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced5 tsp (25 mL) ground flaxseeds

In the bottom of a salad bowl, whisk together flaxseed oil, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic until dressing is thick and opaque. Add more lemon juice to taste. Immediately before serving, whisk in ground flaxseeds. Add salad greens, healing herbs, parsley, sunflower seeds, and sprouted lentils or bean sprouts. Toss until well coated with dressing. Gently stir in avocado, being careful it does not get mushy.Serves 4.

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