Strawberry and avocado salad

Ingredients

• Rocket Leaves

• Avocado

• Strawberries

• Pistachios (shelled but not salted)

• Lemon Juice

• Olive Oil

Method

Arrange rocket leaves on the base of a plate/bowl.

Remove green leaves/stalks from strawberries and cut the fruit in quarters.

Cut avocado in half, remove the stone and, using a tablespoon, scoop up the pulp and slice it.

Crush pistachios very lightly in pestle and mortar or in an electric blender.

Arrange the fruit on top of rocket leaves, sprinkle nuts on top. Squeeze a little bit of lemon juice (to prevent avocado from browning) and drizzle olive oil on top.

Serve with bread or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Pistachios are super rich in Vitamin B6 , which makes them particularly valuable for vegans and vegetarians. They are also rich in Essential Amino Acids and low in fats.

This salad is also a great choice for people with diabetes. Strawberries have a low GI (glycaemic index). Rocket leaves are advised to be consumed to keep blood sugar levels stable due to its high Fibre content.

Avocado is loaded with Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, which are anti-carcinogenic.

All of the ingredients in this salad are very rich in Vitamins, especially those from group B, Antioxidants and Fibre. It is wonderful for people who need to control or loose some weight, for your skin and eye health.