Core Diet

Ingredients:

• 3 or 4 cups cooked mixed beans (or 2 cans of mixed beans)
• 1 can of albacore flaked tuna or a cup of diced cooked chicken
• 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and chopped
• ⅓ cup red onion
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 2 cups organic spinach
• 4 Tbsp. Olive oil
• juice of 2 lemons (or more to taste)
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, tuna or chicken, artichokes, onion, cucumbers, tomato and spinach, then toss.
• Blend the oil, lemon and spices.
• Pour over the bean mixture and serve.

Note: Omit artichokes for advanced diet. Also, avocado is a nice addition to the salad. Sprinkle the avocado chunks with lemon before adding them to the salad.