Salads Galore

This came from a book called "Soup Makes The Meal" but I altered a few things.
Strawberry, Cucumber, and Kiwi Salad
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and chopped
pinch of salt
1 pint ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 kiwi fruit, peeled, halved, and sliced
1 T. sugar
1 1/2 T. balsamic vinegar
2 t. olive oil

Place the cucumbers in a large bowl and salt lightly. Add the strawberries, kiwi, sugar, vinegar, and olive oil. Stir well. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.


Tomato-Basil Citrus Salad (from a Raw book, but can't remember which one.)
1 medium grapefruit, peeled, seeded, and chopped
6 roma tomatoes, chopped chunky
1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1 T. olive oil
1 T. balsamic vinegar
1/4 t. sea salt
chopped fresh parsley

Peel all skin off of the grapefruit, then chop. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a bowl. Refreigerate.


Cranberry-Almond Carrot Salad
8 carrots, grated
1/2 c. fresh basil, chopped
2 T. olive oil
1/4 c. dried cranberries
1/4 c. almonds, chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 t. sea salt
chopped fresh parsley
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Let sit at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the cranberries to soak up the flavors.