Summer Seasonal Eating

Summer avocado

When you think of summer you think waves, sun and getting back into your healthy outdoor lifestyle. Meals start to become lighter and fresh healthy salads are seen on the menu. The healthy and delicious avocado is a favourite in all summer salads and fantastic for your waist line. Try using avocados instead of highly saturated dairy products in the food you cook. This way you will be cutting back on the saturated fats that increase body Fat and adding the monounsaturated fats that help increase good cholesterol¹⁰.

Try this healthy summer salad:

Raw salad with tuna and a sweet Agave and avocado dressing¹¹

Prep time: 23-35 minutes
Cook time: 6-8 minutes
Serves: 4 people

Avocado and agave dressing:
400g tinned tuna in spring water (optional)
1 tbsp of Agave nectar or honey
1 avocado, diced
2-3 red chillies, deseeded and roughly chopped (choose the small for a fiery taste or the large ones for a milder taste)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon mixed zest, (orange, lemon and lime)
1/3 cup of fresh mint leaves, picked
1/3 cup of fresh basil leaves, picked
¼ cup of olive oil
2 tbsp of water

Raw vegetable salad ingredients:
1 red capsicum, trimmed and cut into 2-3 cm lengths
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-3 cm lengths
1 cup raw broccoli, trimmed and cut into floret’s
1 cup grated beetroot
1 cup grated carrot
2 cups fresh wild or baby rocket, washed

Method:
Combine all dressing ingredients, blend until smooth n a food processor or jug blender,. Set aside until needed. In a large mixing bowl, toss briefly to combine the tuna, capsicum, beans, broccoli, beetroot and carrot. Place a handful of the rocket on each plate and top with vegetable salad

Utensils:
Blender
Lemon zester
Lemon juicer
Measuring spoons
Mixing bowl
Measuring cups
Small bowls for the ingredients

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