God wants His children to live happy and healthy lives so we can accomplish our fullest potential while serving Him and others.
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2
By eating a nutritious balanced diet, exercising, drinking adequate amounts of water, spending time outside in the fresh air and moderate exposure to sunlight at appropriate times, we can achieve a healthy and happier life. We want to honor our Heavenly Father by the way we care for our bodies.
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Mediterranean cucumber salad
Dressing:
- ½ cup basil leaves, chopped
- ⅓ cup mint leaves, chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey
Salad:
- 1 can (15-ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into half moons
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
Instructions
In a bowl, add basil, mint, oil, vinegar, Dijon, salt, pepper, and optional honey and whisk together. Optional: Process in a food processor till reach desired consistency (can be chunky or smooth).
In a large bowl, add greens, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives. Add dressing and mix all ingredients together.
To make the meal heartier, add cooked grains and/or lean protein such as tuna, chicken, or tofu.