raw sprout and kale salad
After all the excess of Christmas sometimes you just crave a salad. This salad screams healthy with the raw sprouts and kale. You could add some raw red cabbage as well which would also work. This is perfect for a lunch in the lead up to Christmas when you want something light, but still festive, or post Christmas when you feel you’ve just had enough to eat and want something simple!
Ingredients
350g brussel sprouts
4 large stalks of kale
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 pomegranate
100g peeled and cooked chestnuts
pinch of cumin seeds
pinch of chilli flakes
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
Citrus dressing
3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Method
Finely slice the brussel sprouts either using a sharp knife or the slice attachment of your food processor and add to a large bowl.
Remove the kale from the stalks, finely shred and then add to the bowl.
Pour over 2 tablespoons of olive oil and give everything a good mix.
Remove the seeds from the pomegranate and add to the bowl.
Chop the chestnuts and also add to the bowl.
Add the cumin seeds. chilli flakes and pumpkin seeds and give everything a good stir to combine.
To make the citrus vinaigrette add everything to a small jar and give a good shake.
The Health Boost Tip
Brussel sprouts are part of the cruciferous family and a very important part of a healthy diet. Cruciferous vegetables have gained a big reputation for being anti-cancer due to their high phytonutrient content. Of particular interest is the compound Indole-3-carbinol, which has been shown to increase the rate at which oestrogen is broken down through the liver's detoxification pathway.
