Eat your greens: all the goodness (salad)

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This salad is going to satisfy even the most picky eaters. Combination of sweet beats, tangy apple and cranberries, and crunchy walnuts is simply irresistible. It is my go-to salad when I am in a rush.

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

3-4 handfuls of of mixed greens

1 medium beet, cooked

1 apple

2 tbsp dried cranberries

2 handfuls of walnuts (I like to soak them for about 30 min before using them; it helps eliminate the bitter taste that some of us taste)

Dressing:

1tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1. Wash the greens, add chopped beets and apples.

2. Top it up with cranberries and walnuts, and drizzle with the dressing.

3. Enjoy!

Salad: Get your Super Power

I find that some food gives me a lot of energy right after eating it and other drain anything that is left. This salad is one of the dishes that brings me to life, that is why it's perfect for lunch!

I composed it from a number of super foods for maximum nutrition.

Ingredients:

2c of young cabbage

2 kale leaves, stems removed 

1 large Apple (I like Granny Smith)

1 large carrot

2-3 tbsp dried cranberries

6 tbsp sunflower seeds

6 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Dressing:

4 tbsp olive oil

Juice from half lemon (about 3-4 tbsp)

Juice from 2 inch grated ginger (about 1-2 tbsp)

2 tbsp poppy seeds

Salt and pepper

1. Grate cabbage like you would for coleslaw.

2. Chop kale into small thin strips.

3. Grate Apple and carrot ( large eye grater).

4. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

5. Mix the dressing and pour into the salad. Mix everything well.

6. Enjoy!

The salad is best served the same day, but can stay in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.