Super-foods Salad and Vinaigrette
By
cindy sandberg
@cindyLs
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We've all heard about "super-foods"-foods that are exceptionally nutritious. I created this salad and dressing out of several of these nutritional power-houses and it's as good as it is good for you!
Ingredients
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SALAD
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4 cbaby romaine leaves-or other dark green, leafy lettuce variety
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4 cbaby spinach:greens add fiber, magnesium, calcium, vitamin c, folic acid and beta carotene to your diet
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4stalks celery, sliced:has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and contain flavenoids(a powerful anti-oxidant)
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1/2 cwalnuts:rich in omega 3 fatty acids and anti-oxidants
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1 csuper fruit optional add-ins- raisins(high in anti-oxidants, good source of natural energy), strawberries or blueberries(source of antioxidants and phytochemicals)
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VINAIGRETTE
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1/4 cwalnut oil:omega 3, b vitamins, vitamin e and niacin or grapeseed oil:high in antioxidants, good for your skin or olive oil: healthy, monounsaturated fat. good for heart health, digestive health, blood sugar
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1/4 c100%juice cranberry/pomegranate blend:antioxidants, anti-inflammatory
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2 Tbspminced fresh parsley:powerful antioxidants(vit. c and a), anti-inflammatory. vit. k for bone health
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1/2orange, juiced
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1 Tbspvinegar-optional(if you like a sweeter dressing, omit, if you like it tangier, add the vinegar)
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·a few grinds of black pepper and a dash of salt
How to Make Super-foods Salad and Vinaigrette
- Combine the greens and add remaining salad ingredients; toss.
- Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a jar or bottle with tight-fitting lid and shake well.
- Serve vinaigrette over salad.
About Super-foods Salad and Vinaigrette
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy
