The Life Force Salad

Don’t let the strong-flavoured ingredients fool you; this salad is amazing! It’s my favorite. Even if I’m not in the mood for salad, I can eat Life Force Salad. It earns the name because it is full of life force ingredients including greens, sprouts, garlic, ginger, citrus fruit juice, and more. Plus it is quick to whip up and enjoy. n nServes 2 to 4n½ onion, sliced finely (almost like shavings)nJuice of ½ lemon or limenDash Himalayan crystal or Celtic sea saltn2-inch piece fresh ginger, juliennedn1 large or 2 small cloves fresh garlic, juliennedn1 tbsp. olive oiln1 small package mixed greensnLarge handful or two of mung bean sproutsn1 package of alfalfa, clover, or other sprout of your choice (about 2 cups if you’re growing your own sprouts))n nPlace onion slices in a small bowl. Add the juice of ½ lemon or lime and sprinkle the salt over it. Let sit for at least 5 minutes. This mellows the flavours of the onion. Reserve the liquid for the dressing (recipe below).nHeat the oil in a frying pan on low (don't let it smoke). Add the julienned ginger and garlic and cook until browned. Remove from the heat.n nPlace mixed greens on serving plates as a salad base. Top with bean sprouts and other sprouts being used.n nTop with the onion slices and salad dressing.n nTop with garlic and ginger crisps. Serve immediately.n n Options: Add blood orange, orange, or grapefruit slices to salad. Top with avocado slices.n nLife Force Salad DressingnServes 2 to 4nJuice of ½ grapefruitnJuice of ½ lemon or limenJuice of ½ orange or mandarinn½ cup extra-virgin olive oilnHimalayan crystal or Celtic sea saltnFreshly ground peppern nAdd all ingredients to a jar (including reserved liquid from the onions) and shake until mixed. Toss over salad ingredients.nnnMichelle Schoffro Cook, DNM, DAc, CNC is a best-selling and six-time book author, whose works include: The Life Force Diet, The Ultimate pH Solution, The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan, The Brain Wash, and Healing Injuries the Natural Way. She is a doctor of natural medicine, doctor of acupuncture, holistic nutritionist, and energy medicine practitioner. Her work has been featured in/on: Woman's World, First for Women, Dr. Roizen's YOU: The Owner's Manual Radio Show, Gaiam Life, Yahoo! Shine, and The Huffington Post. www.TheLifeForceDiet.com.nnCopyright 2008 Michelle Schoffro Cook, from The Life Force Diet (John Wiley & Sons, 2009).