Warm Green Salad
Take your daily greens to the next level with this simple yet sensational Green Salad. With an array of fresh vegetables and crisp, leafy greens, this salad showcases the natural vibrancy of freshness.
Nutritional Benefits:
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Packaged mixed salad leaves provide polyphenols, folate, and antioxidants that support gut health, cellular repair, and reduce oxidative stress.
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Broccoli is rich in sulforaphane, vitamin C, and prebiotic fibre that aid detoxification, immunity, and metabolic health.
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Green beans offer phenolic antioxidants, soluble fibre, and vitamin K to support blood sugar balance, digestion, and bone health.
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Canned corn supplies carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin along with fibre for sustained energy and eye health.
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Carrots are high in beta-carotene and antioxidant polyacetylenes that support vision, skin health, and immune function.
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Sun-dried tomatoes are concentrated in lycopene and polyphenols that promote heart health and reduce inflammation.
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Feta cheese provides calcium, protein, and bioactive peptides that support bone strength, satiety, and gut health.
- 2 cups packed mixed salad leaves
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1 cup green beans
- 1/2 cup canned corn
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 6 sundried tomatoes
- 20 gm feta cheese
- salt and pepper to season
- Sautee the veggies:
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In an oiled medium pan on low heat, sauté broccoli, green beans and diced carrots till softened.
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- Assemble the bowl:
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Wash mixed salad leaves and place in a large salad bowl.
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Top with cooked vegetables and sundried tomatoes.
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Crumble low fat feta cheese and place on top of salad.
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Drizzle a tablespoon of dressing and salt and pepper to taste.
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