Green Goodness Salad
with Herb Dressing

Chef Elieth Ameni Harris has developed and written recipes specifically for arthritis sufferers so that they can begin to eat healthfully without sacrificing flavor. This recipe eliminates foods that aggravate or escalate arthritis symptoms, particularly the common culprits such as eggs, dairy, wheat, or fried foods. These recipes are quite tasty and healthy, whether or not you have arthritis.

• 1 bunch romaine lettuce, broken into pieces

• 1 bunch arugula, chopped

• 2 bunches watercress, leaves only

• 1 bunch Swiss chard or spinach

• 1 medium endive, diced

• 1 bunch scallion, chopped

• 4 sheets toasted nori seaweed, cut into strips

• 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds

• 1 pack sunflower sprouts

Method

In a large salad bowl, combine all of the ingredients, except nori and roasted pumpkin seeds. Mix well and set aside. Serve salad with herb dressing (see below); sprinkle seeds and nori strips on top2.

Herb Dressing

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, flaxseed oil, or hemp seed oil

• 1/4 cup lemon juice (may use vinegar if not allergic to yeast)

• 1 tbsp prepared mustard

• 1 tsp dried tarragon

• 2 tsp chopped fresh chives

• 1/4 cup Bragg's Liquid Aminos

Method

Combine all ingredients in a blender except the chives. Stir in chives afterwards.

This recipe was excerpted from Arthritis: An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide, by Ellen Kamhi, Eugene Zampieron, and Burton Goldberg, ©1999. Reprinted with permission from the publisher,AlternativeMedicine.com Books, Tiburon, CA, USA.

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About The Authors

Ellen Kamhi, Ph.D., RN., H.N.C. is certified in reflexology, Bach flower remedies, herbology, darkfield microscopy, and indigenous medicines. Eugene Zampieron, N.D., A.H.G. is a licensed naturopathic physician, professional herbalist, and medical botanist specializing in the non-toxic treatment of autoimmune and rheumatological disorders, especially arthritis and fibromyalgia. Along with Ellen Kamhi, he has written The Natural Medicine Chest. He is co-executive with Dr. Kamhi of EcoTours for Cures.

Burton Goldberg, Ph.D., Hon., has published Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide, a 1100-page reference book, hailed as "the bible of alternative medicine". For information, go to www.alternativemedicine.com.