ARUGULA + AVOCADO SALAD
ARUGULA: This tangy tender cruciferous vegetable may look dainty, but it’s got mega power in every peppery bite. Let’s get science-y for a minute. The glucosinolates (the natural compounds found in arugula) break down into very healthy compounds, including a little guy called sulforaphane. What makes sulforaphane super cool is that he stifles the enzymes responsible for the progression of cancer cells. That’s good news. And more good news - arugula contains calcium, potassium, Vitamins A, K & C. What a power player.
ARUGULA + AVOCADO SALAD
INGREDIENTS
5 oz arugula
5 oz baby spring mix
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 avocado, sliced
1 radish, thinly sliced
Arils from 1 pomegranate
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
Freshly ground pepper to taste
INGREDIENTS FOR VINAIGRETTE
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Place greens in a large serving bowl. Add raspberries, radish, pomegranate arils and goat cheese. Gently toss with vinaigrette. Top with avocado slices and sprinkle with sesame seeds .
+ARUGULA: CANCER PREVENTION, BONE HEALTH, HEART HEALTH