vitamin D

Cod Liver Salad


A simple, tasty, nutritious treat.

  • 1 tin 4.2 oz (120g) cod liver, sliced
  • 2 T sauerkraut
  • 2 T grebenes (optional)
  • 4-5 dried tomatoes, sliced
  • 5-6 green olives, sliced
  • 1-2 T fried lentils (substitute sunflower seeds
  • 1 limes juice
  • 1 T olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • dried mint for garnish (optional)
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