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California Citrus Greens Salad with Garlic Dressing

PART OF:ÌýNUTRITION SERVICES FOR CANCER PATIENTSÌý>ÌýALL RECIPES

Despite sulfur's demonic association in folklore, the sulfur in garlic is the key to its possible cancer-fighting abilities. Now that ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ers are able to study how garlic compounds work against cancer development, we know that garlic contains more than 30 active sulfur substances.

Allium, the name of garlic's botanical family, is echoed in several of these compound's names, including allicin and diallyl disulphide. Onion, leeks, shallots and chives are all allium relatives of garlic.

Garlic has come out smelling sweet in a number of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ studies. Last May, a study reported that a diet containing 10 grams (3 cloves of garlic or 1 Tbsp of onion) per day of garlic and onions was associated with 30 percent risk reduction of one type of stomach cancer. In November, other results stated that the more garlic and onions the 10,000 subjects ate, the lower their risk was for colorectal, ovarian, prostate, breast, renal cell, esophageal, oral cavity and pharynx cancers.

Around the world, garlic is a universal ingredient in good cooking. Its health protection can be increased when it is combined with other plant-based foods because of the synergy that occurs. Here are some recipes to help you globalize your menus with health-protecting garlic and its allium cousins.

Serves: Ìý4

Per Serving:Ìý 122 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 12g carbs, 3g protein, 3g fiber, 52mg sodium

NOTE: ÌýThis recipe is NOT OK for those on the LMDÌý(Low Microbial Diet).

Dressing:

4 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled

â…“Ìýcup orange juice

1 Tbsp balsamic vinegarÌý

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

½ tsp dried thyme

Salt & fresh ground pepper, to tasteÌý

Salad:

1 quart boiling water

1 cup small broccoli florets

1 bag (8 oz) ready washed baby salad greensÌý

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 navel orange, peeled and cut into bite-sized piecesÌý

Cooking Directions:

  1. On small plate, mince garlic and let standÌýten minutes.ÌýIn a blender or with a whisk, combine garlic with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.Ìý
  2. In medium saucepan, boil water.ÌýAdd broccoli and blanch forÌýone minute.ÌýDrain well and let cool.Ìý
  3. In serving bowl, toss broccoli with remaining ingredients.ÌýAdd dressing and toss again. Serve immediately.

Recipe from:Ìý: Healthy-e-Recipes