Thursday, February 19, 2009

Very green salad

Pumpkin seeds are very rich in zinc and therefore offer a great protection against osteoporosis. So ladies, make sure you have your daily portion! I had this salad for lunch today and I thought I would share it with you.

Ingredients

2 kale leaves, rolled and cut thin, like a chifonnade
1/2 portobello mushroom, sliced
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 tbsp of Bragg (if you don't have some you should, it's full of amino acid, get it at your health store)
1 tbsp of red wine vinegar (or to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 cups of fresh baby spinach
1 cup of broccoli sprouts
1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds
1/2 avocado, sliced

Directions

Place kale and portobello mushrooms in a large bowl, add four following ingredients and mix well, kind of massage the kale and mushrooms with the dressing for 1 minute or so until they start to get soft. Add the baby spinach and the broccoli sprouts. Sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds. Plate and garnish with the avocado slices. Enjoy!

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