This salad is simple, bright and refreshing, with bursts of sweetness coming from the apple and pommegranate. It’s super easy to prepare, and can feature as both a main or a side dish.
Walnuts are unique among nuts because they are the only nut to contain large amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, one of the two major types of omega-3 fatty acids, which the brain needs to function well. There are even studies showing that regular walnut consumption is associated with lowering bad cholesterol, raising good cholesterol, therefore lowering risk for heart disease.
The pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, a mineral which is a co-factor for pretty much every process in the body. It helps with wound healing and boosting your immunity but what it’s also less well known for, is it’s ability to help with focus! If you struggle to stay on task, and find yourself often distracted, then adding more zinc to your diet will help!
The liver-supportive benefits of the arugula help with supercharging your detoxification pathways. Like many of the darkest, most flavourful, leafy, green vegetables, arugula is a stellar dietary choice when you’re trying to achieve or maintain a healthy body weight. The nutrient-packed greens provide substantial amounts of vitamins A, K and C, folate, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and several beneficial phytochemicals. The fact that arugula contains a combination of nutrients known to help normalize and control blood pressure levels makes arugula both a brain-healthy food and a heart-healthy food! It’s one of the top 10 most nutrient-dense foods. You can see why I perfer it to lettuce!
A superfood to support your liver, which supports your metabolism, which balances your cholesterol, which protects your brain and your heart.
Winning!
Ingredients
– 4 cups washed arugula/rocket
– 1 granny smith apple, sliced or chopped
– ¼ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
– 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
– 2 tbsp fresh pomegranate seeds
Dressing
– 2 tbsp extra virgin, organic olive oil
– 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
– Celtic sea salt and pepper to taste
Optional: You may add some animal protein of your choosing
Step by Step “How to”
– Mix salad ingredients and toss with the dressing.
– Serves 2
Prep time: 5 minutes
