ANTI-INFLAMMATORY GREEN GODDESS SALAD

Getting inflammation under control is essential for body and skin health and is defined by getting enough sleep, avoiding environmental aggressors and eating a healthy, balanced diet. Diet is key in controlling and reducing inflammation - and including easy meals packed with leafy greens, nuts, and lemon (like this delicious salad) will help keep your skin glowing, hydrated and nourished from the inside-out. This Green Goddess Salad, first created by Melissa Ben-Ishay of Baked by Melissa, is packed full of antioxidants like lemon and spinach, healthy fats like cashews and walnuts, and green cabbage, which keeps your gut healthy and helps it digest foods more easily. It’s a wonderful addition to any summer table spread and 100% Dr. Barbara Sturm-approved to keep you and your skin healthy.

Getting inflammation under control is essential for body and skin health and is defined by getting enough sleep, avoiding environmental aggressors and eating a healthy, balanced diet. Diet is key in controlling and reducing inflammation - and including easy meals packed with leafy greens, nuts, and lemon (like this delicious salad) will help keep your skin glowing, hydrated and nourished from the inside-out. This Green Goddess Salad, first created by Melissa Ben-Ishay of Baked by Melissa, is packed full of antioxidants like lemon and spinach, healthy fats like cashews and walnuts, and green cabbage, which keeps your gut healthy and helps it digest foods more easily. It’s a wonderful addition to any summer table spread and 100% Dr. Barbara Sturm-approved to keep you and your skin healthy.

Ingredients 

• 1 small head green cabbage (or iceberg lettuce), finely diced
• 3-4 cucumbers, finely diced
• 1/4 cup chives, finely diced 
• 1 bundle green onion or scallions

For dressing:

• juice of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small shallot
• 1/3 cup chives (optional)
• 1/4 cup walnuts, cashews or nut of choice
• 1 cup fresh torn basil leaf
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

Place all salad ingredients in a big bowl. Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Finally, pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and enjoy!

Place all salad ingredients in a big bowl. Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Finally, pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and enjoy!