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Spicy Superfood Salad Recipe with Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower and Zucchinis

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/2 cup of pine nuts
• 1/4 cup of sesame seed
• 1 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoons cultured butter
• sea salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 sweet potatoes, roughly chopped
• 1/2 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoons fresh chives, roughly chopped
• 4 zucchinis, roughly sliced on the diagonal
• 3 red onions, peeled and roughly chopped into eight pieces

For the Simple Dressing

• pinch ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
• 3 tablespoons hulled tahini
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method

Roast the cauliflower, zucchinis, sweet potatoes and red onions on a baking sheet in a moderate oven tray with dollops of butter and sprinklings of turmeric, ground cumin, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 30-45 minutes, until the vegetables have just started to browning and become tender. Cook the brown rice. Whisk all the salad dressing ingredients together and add 2-3 tablespoons of water and set aside. Add all the ingredients including the cooked cooked vegetables and rice to a serving dish and pour over the dressing. Top with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.

Superfood Salad Recipe with Quinoa, Pumpkin Seeds and a Homemade Citrus Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 175 g (6 oz) frozen soya beans
• 100 g (3.5 oz) bag baby spinach
• 100 g (3.5 oz) pomegranate seeds
• 250 g (8 oz) quinoa, cooked in a pouch
• 100 g (3.5 oz) pumpkin seeds, dry toasted in a pan
• handful soft herbs (parsley, basil, coriander or mint all work well), chopped
• 250 g (8 oz) purple sprouting broccoli, cut in half (or into bite-sized chunks)

For the citrus dressing

• zest and juice 1 orange
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• zest and juice 1 lemon or lime
• 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons grape seed or rice bran oil

Method

Boil the broccoli and soya beans, with a little salt for about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and quickly rinse with ice cold water. Add to a large serving bowl with the remaining ingredients. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a cup and pour over the salad. Top with fresh herbs and nuts.

Superfood Blueberry and Red Bell Pepper Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Juice of 1 small lime
• 1/2 teaspoon of honey
• A dash of chilli sauce
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

Method

Combine all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl and mix well.

Mixed Superfood Salad Recipe for Weight Loss

Ingredients

• olive oil
• 1 avocado, diced
• sea salt for serving
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 cups of baby arugula
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
• 3 large beets peeled and cubed
• 3 sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1 head of kale, torn into tiny pieces
• 1 cup fresh peas, or thawed frozen peas
• freshly ground black pepper for serving

Method

Boil the quinoa, cool and set aside. Roast the beets and sweet potatoes until just tender and cool. Assemble all the ingredients in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Rich Superfood Salad Recipe with Super Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 cup walnuts
• 2 cups kale, sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 cups red cabbage, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks

For the Dressing

• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup grape seed oil
• 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard

Method

Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the salad which has been assemble and tossed in a medium size bowl. Sprinkle over the parsley, walnuts, sesame seeds and fresh herbs (optional).

Quinoa and Kale Superfood Salad Recipe with Blueberries and Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup blueberries, washed and drained
• 1 bunch kale, washed and chopped (about 2 cups)

For the dressing

• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup grape seed or rice bran oil

Method

Cook the quinoa and set aside to cool. Make the dressing by placing all ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour into a small jug. Mix the cooled kale with the almonds, carrots, blueberries and tomatoes in a serving bowl. Pour over the dressing and top with sesame seeds, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs.

Baked Beet Salad with Sour Cream and Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 medium-size beets
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons white onion, finely grated
• 1/2 cup of coriander or basil leaves, chopped

Method

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice the tops off the beets and wash thoroughly. Wrap each beet tightly in foil and place, well separated on a baking sheet. Bake for about 40-50 to minutes, or until the beets are tender to the touch. Cool the beets, unwrap from the foil and push off the skins. Dice the beets. Mix the white onion, sour cream, sugar and balsamic vinegar in a medium size bowl. Add the beets and stir to combine well. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve topped with coriander or basil leaves.