The Sexy Forever Recipe Bible (28 page)

3 ripe medium tomatoes, chopped

1 medium cucumber, chopped

8 ounces crumbled feta cheese

½ red onion, chopped

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Juice from ½ lemon

Freshly ground black pepper

Pinch of dried oregano

Couple sprigs of fresh basil

Kalamata olives (for Level 1 and Level 2)

Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and red onion in a medium bowl. Mix, then drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Grind the black pepper over the top of the salad, sprinkle with a touch of oregano, and garnish with basil sprigs and olives, if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.

SERVES 4

asian greens with soy vinaigrette

HEALTHY FATS, VEGETABLES
DETOX, LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2

½ pound mixed baby greens, preferably baby Asian (mizuna, tatsoi, mustard)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

¾ cup olive oil

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Juice from ¼ lime

Wash the greens and set aside. Combine the remaining ingredients in a salad bowl. Add the greens and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SERVES 2

broccoli and cauliflower with lemon-garlic vinaigrette

HEALTHY FATS, VEGETABLES
DETOX, LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2

1 bunch broccoli

1 medium cauliflower

LEMON-GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more as desired

2 garlic cloves, pressed

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Wash the broccoli and cauliflower. Trim the tough ends off the stalks. Chop the remaining broccoli and cauliflower into large pieces. Put water in the bottom of a large pot fitted with a steamer over high heat. Add the broccoli and cauliflower, and steam until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

For the vinaigrette:
Place the lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing cup. Add the olive oil in a slow stream, constantly whisking until the oil is emulsified. For a tangier dressing, add more lemon juice.

Toss the broccoli and cauliflower in the vinaigrette and serve immediately.

SERVES 6

artichoke bottoms with dungeness crab salad

PROTEIN, HEALTHY FATS, VEGETABLES
DETOX, LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2