Carrot and Broccoli Salad

30th April 2021

Ingredients 

Potatoes, long stem broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, feta, edamame beans, feta, almonds, cucumber.

Method:

• Chop the broccoli florets, carrots, potatoes and place in a boiling water for 15 minutes 
• Add the edamame beans 
• Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, feta, 
• Add the ingredients to a large salad bowl 
• Wisk the olive oil, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and salt to add to the salad.

Health properties: 

• Rich in in vitamins A, B, C, E, K and B.
• High in fibre, to help with digestion. 
• High in selenium which can protect the body from oxidative stress and can delay the risk of certain diseases including heart disease, cancers and Alzheimers. 
• High in beta carotene, an antioxidant that the body converts into vitamin A important for promoting good vision.
• A good source of vegetarian protein. 
• Low in carbohydrates meaning this meal is less likely to raise blood sugar.