Tulip Healthy Anti Biotic Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
By Chuni Verma, Executive Chef, Golden Tulip Panchkula
Ingredients
Brown Rice 100gms
Quinoa 100 gms
Walnut Roasted 40 gms
Orange Segment Separate 150 gms
Ginger Julien 20 gms
Beetroot 100gms
Arugula Lettuce 50gms
Feta Cheese 50gms
Orange Vinaigrette
Virgin Olive Oil 20ml
Orange Juice 30 ml
Red Wine 20 ml
Garlic Clove Crushed 03 no
Black Pepper 10 gms
Honey 20 gms
Sea Salt to taste
Tips
· Cook the basmati and quinoa till fully done then set aside to cool slightly
· Cut beetroot in wedge shape and boil and drain it
· Take one big bowl and add brown basmati rice, quinoa, arugula, beetroot and toss to coat
· Mix Dressing in tossed salad mixture and divide salad in two plates and garnish with Walnut and feta cheese.
Health Benefits:-
This salad has number of health benefits since oranges are chock full of vitamin C, an antioxidant said to boost the immune system and ward off cancer. The fruit also contains a high dose of vitamin A and moderate amounts of calcium, vitamin B-6, and magnesium.
Walnuts are an excellent source of antioxidants that can help fight oxidative damage in your body, including damage due to “bad” LDL cholesterol, which promotes atherosclerosis.
Beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots have been associated with numerous health benefits, including improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and increased exercise performance.
Overall this salad has very good health benefits.