Recipe of the week: Kale, Avocado and Bean Sprouts Salad
A lot of goodness from a few handfuls of ingredients: we're obsessed with this simple salad recipe from our resident foodie and nutritionist
Green goodness: kale, avocado and sprout salad
Banish thoughts of limp lettuce leaves: this fresh summer salad recipe from Culture Whisper's resident food and nutrition expert is busting with textures and flavour. Plus, the addition of avocado and beans makes for a healthy balance of fats, protein and fibre.
KALE, AVOCADO & BEAN SPOUTS SALAD
What if I told you that this dish is not only delicious, but beneficial for your skin and eye health and your weight, has cancer fighting properties, promotes cardiovascular health and is very beneficial for your digestion and liver detoxification? That's a lot of goodness from a couple of handfuls of ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 2
For the salad:
1 bunch organic kale (180g)
2 ripe avocados
1 handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
10 sun-dried tomatoes
1 handful of broccoli or bean sprouts
For the dressing:
2 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
2 tbsp of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
METHOD
Remove the stems from the kale and slice the kale leaves finely and place in a bowl.
Dress the kale with the lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and olive oil then massage until the leaves start to soften and become tender (approx. 3 minutes).
Add the ripe avocados, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and the sprouts. Add the nutritional yeast and season with sea salt and black pepper. Combine well and serve. Enjoy!
Vegetarian, vegan, free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar
Stéphanie Achar: Simple and Healthy
Stéphanie Achar is a qualified nutritional therapist and health coach based in South West London. She is collaborating with Culture Whisper to create a series of seasonal, wholesome and nutritionally balanced recipes.
Find more recipes or book a free nutrition consultation with Stéphanie on her website, www.simpleandhealthy.com
KALE, AVOCADO & BEAN SPOUTS SALAD
What if I told you that this dish is not only delicious, but beneficial for your skin and eye health and your weight, has cancer fighting properties, promotes cardiovascular health and is very beneficial for your digestion and liver detoxification? That's a lot of goodness from a couple of handfuls of ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 2
For the salad:
1 bunch organic kale (180g)
2 ripe avocados
1 handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
10 sun-dried tomatoes
1 handful of broccoli or bean sprouts
For the dressing:
2 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
2 tbsp of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
METHOD
Remove the stems from the kale and slice the kale leaves finely and place in a bowl.
Dress the kale with the lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and olive oil then massage until the leaves start to soften and become tender (approx. 3 minutes).
Add the ripe avocados, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and the sprouts. Add the nutritional yeast and season with sea salt and black pepper. Combine well and serve. Enjoy!
Vegetarian, vegan, free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar
Stéphanie Achar: Simple and Healthy
Stéphanie Achar is a qualified nutritional therapist and health coach based in South West London. She is collaborating with Culture Whisper to create a series of seasonal, wholesome and nutritionally balanced recipes.
Find more recipes or book a free nutrition consultation with Stéphanie on her website, www.simpleandhealthy.com
