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Parsley: This refreshing herb is good for your breath and is apparently refreshing to the rest of your body. Like all green herbs, it is loaded with chlorophyll, which is just good for people. It helps you build tissue and fight inflammation. It has even been shown to help manage blood sugars and helps to keep your weight in check. More studies are needed, but it may even help to fight cancer. All that, and a breath freshener too? Who could ask for more?
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Recipe

Tomato and Cucumber Salad

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 10

ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 3/4 pounds vine-ripened or plum tomatoes, cut into 0.333 inch dice (1 quart)
  • 1 pound seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), cut into 0.333 inch dice (2 1/2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh curly parsley (from 1 bunch)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (preferably sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)

directions

Whisk together oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, cumin, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and onion and stir to combine. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.