Meals for Mind and Body:Mediterranean Detox Salad

Mediterranean Detox Salad

Watercress, artichokes, celery, red onion, and feta tossed with cucumber vinaigrette.

Loaded with bloat-fighting water, cukes also have vitamin C and caffeic acid, which combats swelling. Watercress and artichokes both have diuretic properties to help you beat the bloat, and artichokes are also a natural source of the soluble fiber inulin. The sodium and potassium in celery help bring your fluids back into balance.

The Benefit: flushes toxins and beats the bloat for a mere 170 calories and 11g of fat.

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) English cucumber
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Black pepper, to taste
• 6 cups trimmed watercress
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
• 2 large celery stalks, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup feta cheese

Preparation

Cut cucumber in half, and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Process 3/4 cup cucumber and lemon juice in blender. Add olive oil in a thin stream; pulse until combined. Season the dressing with black pepper, to taste; transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining 1 cup cucumber, watercress, artichoke hearts, celery, red onion, and feta cheese to a bowl. Toss with the dressing, and divide among 4 bowls; serve.

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:	170
Fat per serving:	11g
Saturated fat per serving:	4g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:	6g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:	1g
Protein per serving:	7g
Carbohydrates per serving:	12g
Fiber per serving:	1g
Cholesterol per serving:	17mg
Iron per serving:	2mg
Sodium per serving:	411mg
Calcium per serving: