Fresh Tomato Apple Basil Salad

We all know we should be eating wholesome foods that nourish our bodies, and energize our cells. This Tomato Apple Basil Salad recipe not only delivers on both of these, but also helps our skin glow, and aids in detoxification as well, whilst being sumptuously delicious!

This salad consists of simple, fresh ingredients, that when combined, forces us to take a break and savor each spoonful.

Why You Should Binge Eat This Tomato Apple Basil Salad?

Tomatoes

Tomatoes contains lycopene, an antioxidant, and also provides anti-inflammatory , and anti-thrombotic* benefits. A 2010 Study cites an inverse relationship between tomato intake and certain cancers. It is also correlated with a reduction in cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis.

Basil

Basil a delicious herb that has been traditionally used to relieve respiratory ailments, strengthen the immune system, treat skin disorders, gastrointestinal fatigue, and relieve kidney ailments. It can also increase cognitive ability.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar helps to improve cholesterol numbers. Promotes the growth of healthy gut bacteria as well as provide anti-microbic benefits.

Organic Olive Oil

Organic Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Olive Oil nourishes the body with healthy fats that are also rich in bio active polyphenols which provides anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-thrombotic* benefits among others.

Fresh Tomato Apple Basil Salad Recipe

1 Small Package Organic Cherry Tomatoes, Diced

1 Organic Fuji Apple, Diced

1/4 Cup Organic Basil, Finely Chopped

1 Tbsp Organic Extra Virgin, Cold Pressed Olive Oil

2 Tsp Organic Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar

Salt

Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, add salt and pepper to taste, cover and let sit for a few minutes, and enjoy with a spoon!

Remember that enjoying whole natural foods provide a host of other benefits in addition to the ones mentioned here.

If you have enjoyed this recipe, please check out my other recipes including this recipe for: Refreshing Cilantro Green Smoothie for Detox and Healing.

*anti-thrombotic – reduces formation of blood clots.

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