Italian Pasta Salad:

Salad Ingredients:
1 lb. whole-grain pasta, cooked and cooled
1/2 head broccoli, chopped (or cauliflower)
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 large cucumber, peeled if not organic, chopped
black olives, cut in half
cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 red pepper, sliced thin (or green pepper)
1 carrot, shredded (or sliced)
1/2 red onion, ringed thin (or green onion)
{with these ingredients you can add other vegetables or don't use these vegetables, make the salad to the taste of your own style}

Italian Dressing:
1/4 cup lemon juice (opt. you can use fresh lemon juice)
1/2 cup olive oil
1-2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. honey or maple syrup (I use honey)

1. Blend together in blender
2. Stir in 2 tsp. Italian seasoning OR
1 tsp. oregano and 1/2 tsp. basil


(Recipe: Hallelujah Acres - 60 days to reclaim your health)

Broccoli and Pea Salad:

This is a delicious recipe that you can enjoy simply as a side to your meal or be replaced for your salad. This delightful Broccoli and Pea Salad is totally raw and very healthy for you. Broccoli's nutrition has vitamin C, beta-carrotene, potassium, B vitamins, protein, iron to name some. Peas' nutrition has Vit. C, Vit. K, manganese, fiber, folate, B1,B2,B6, Vit. A, iron to name a few.

Broccoli and Pea Salad
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
1 bunch broccoli, cut in bite sized pieces
1 small package of frozen green peas, thawed
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced (slivered) almonds
1 tsp dried dill (or more)
1/2 cup to 1 cup Vegenaise (or just use a healthy mayonnaise)
Add some cauliflower for color (optional)
Directions:
1. Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the almonds and mix.
3. Add the dill and Vegenaise and mix thoroughly.


(recipe: from Hallelujah Acres-60 days to reclaim your health)