Loading ...Healthy RecipesBeet, Fennel & Endive Salad with Macadamia Dressing
This fresh and simple salad is packed with monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) from the macadamia nuts. MUFAs are one of the heart-helping ingredients abundant in the Mediterranean diet that help to stabilize blood sugar and promote a feeling of fullness.1
Time To Table: 10 minutes
Serves: 6
Excellent Source of: Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate
Good Source of: Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Preferences: Gluten Free, Low Sugar, Vegan, Raw
Ingredients
1 cup raw macadamia nuts
1 tsp. organic lemon zest
2 cups sliced organic fennel bulb
2 whole organic shallots, chopped
2 cups organic raw beets, peeled and diced
4 cups organic Belgian endive, chopped
16 whole grape tomatoes (preferably organic), halved
4 Tbsp. organic lemon juice
1/4 cup spring water
1/4 tsp. Celtic sea salt
1/4 tsp. organic cayenne pepper
Preparation
First, make the dressing. In a food processor or Magic Bullet, finely grind the macadamias. Add the water, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper. Pulse until creamy — add more water if necessary. Transfer the dressing to a bowl. Add the vegetables, toss well and serve.
Nutrition Information
214 calories, 17 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 13 g monounsaturated fat, 0 polyunsaturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 162 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 6 g sugar, 6 grams fiber, 4 g protein
Reference
- Archer W. et al. Obesity Research (2003) 11, 978–986; doi: 10.1038/oby.2003.135.
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