Andrea Miller, RD, diabetes care and education specialist, Parkview Bryan Hospital, takes us through her favorite fiber-packed salad.
Watch the video: Nourishing Knowledge: Crunchy Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Crunchy Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Salad
1 apple, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Purple cabbage, chopped
Carrots, chopped
Broccoli, chopped
1 cup shelled edamame
1/3 cup nuts and seeds (walnuts, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds)
Dressing
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup tahini
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons honey or maple syrup
Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Cut and combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. (Note: you can substitute other vegetables, such as cauliflower, if you like, but the total amount should equal 7 cups of vegetables.)
- To a jar, add all the dressing ingredients. Put a lid on the jar and shake to combine.
- Toss everything together and enjoy.
Serving size: 1 cup
This is wonderful as a side salad or a main dish. It’s a great way to increase your vegetable intake, has tons of fiber and protein, and tastes amazing!
For more cooking inspiration, visit the Nutrition & Recipe section of the Parkview Dashboard.
