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Black berry & Blueberry Green Leafy Salad

By: Lisa Guy

This vibrant salad is inspired by the Blue Zone regions with their reputation for longevity. Packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries and blackberries, heart-healthy walnuts and almonds, and nutrient dense greens like kale and rocket, this recipe supports brain health, reduces inflammation, and promotes overall health and wellbeing.


Servings

4

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe

Vegan, Gluten Free


Ingredients

  • 3 handfuls rocket
  • Handful purple kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 punnet blackberries
  • 1 punnet blueberries
  • 1⁄3 cup slivered almonds
  • ½ Lebanese cucumber, diced
  • Handful walnuts, roughly chopped
  • Handful mint, roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp apple-cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard

Method


  • Toss all salad ingredients together in a large bowl
  • Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl
  • Drizzle salad with dressing and gently toss.
  • Arrange salad on a serving dish and enjoy.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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