SnapDragon Antioxidant Power Salad w/ Ginger Citrus Dressing

Why this salad is a powerhouse:

  • SnapDragon Apples are a superfruit containing several vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals that help protect your body against free radicals, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
  • Eating a salad everyday is a great and easy way to up your fiber intake. Eating a high fiber diet can help lower cholesterol.
  • Starting a meal with a green salad enhances satiety and reduces the total number of calories consumed during a meal; thus leading to more easily maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Eating a green salad with healthy vinaigrette will aid your intake of healthy fats. Healthy fats are good for your brain function and also help keep you fuller longer.
  • The carotenoids found in green leaf lettuce help the eyes to adjust from bright to dark environments and filter out high intensity light levels.
  • The high levels of water found in salad veggies and fruits improve hydration in your body, which necessary for youthful skin tome and various basic bodily functions.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Spring Greens - 4 Cups
  • SnapDragon Apples, sliced thick or chopped - 1-2
  • Snow Peas - 1 Cup
  • Small Zucchini, sliced on the bias - 1
  • Red Onion, thinly sliced - 1/2
  • Cup fresh Bean Sprouts - 1/2 Cup
  • Cilantro leaves - 1 Tbsp
  • Asian Ginger Dressing -
  • DRESSING INGREDIENTS -
  • Peanut or Canola Oil - 1/4 Tbsp
  • Rice Wine Vinegar - 2 Tbsp
  • Coconut Sauce - 2 Tbsp
  • Freshly grated Ginger - 2 tsp
  • Low Sodium, Soy Sauce - 2 tsp
  • Sesame Oil - 1 1/2 tsp
  • Agave Syrup - 1 tsp
  • Minced Garlic - 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Combine spring greens, snow peas, zucchini slices, red onion, and cilantro leaves in a bowl. Assemble bean sprouts and then apple slices/chunks on top. In separate bowl, combine dressing ingredients until well blended. Drizzle dressing over top of salad and enjoy!
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