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Support the immune system, helping fight infections and illnesses.
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Breakfast
Fresh fruit and feta salad
Ingredients:
4 cups mixed salad greens (such as spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
Hull and slice the strawberries.
Wash the blueberries and pineapple, then cut the pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
If using, chop the walnuts or pecans into smaller pieces.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, pineapple chunks, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to mix everything together.
If using, sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans over the salad.
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Dress the Salad:
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently to evenly coat the ingredients with the dressing.
Serve:
Transfer the dressed fresh fruit and feta salad to individual serving plates or bowls.
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy and colorful salad!
This salad is light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor from the fresh fruit and tangy feta cheese. It's perfect for a summer lunch or as a side dish for grilled chicken or fish. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other fruits like raspberries, blackberries, or mandarin oranges according to your taste preferences.
Drink
Golden milk
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Lunch
Beet and pear salad with pomegranates and walnuts
Ingredients:
4 medium beets, cooked, peeled, and diced
2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup pomegranate arils (seeds)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, or kale)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Beets:
If the beets are not already cooked, you can cook them by boiling or roasting until they are tender. Once cooked, let them cool, peel them, and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
Core and thinly slice the pears.
If using, chop the walnuts into smaller pieces.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced beets, sliced pears, pomegranate arils, and chopped walnuts. Toss gently to mix everything together.
If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese over the salad.
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Dress the Salad:
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently to evenly coat the ingredients with the dressing.
Serve:
Transfer the dressed beet and pear salad with pomegranates and walnuts to individual serving plates or bowls.
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy and colorful salad!
This salad is vibrant, flavorful, and packed with nutrients from the beets, pears, pomegranates, and walnuts. It makes a delicious and satisfying meal or side dish for any occasion. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other ingredients like avocado slices or cooked quinoa according to your taste preferences.