This salad is dedicated to my fellow Soy Allergy girls! Here's what you're having for lunch today, ladies.
Shopping List:
Cara Mia Arichokes
Earth Farm Organic Spring Mix
THAT'S IT! You don't need dressing because the artichokes are marinated in canola oil and vinegar. They coat the salad nicely. Add some feta cheese if you'd like!
This salad is perfect for several reasons.
1) It takes 1 minute to make from start to finish
2) Spring Mix has the most nutrition of any salad products
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 cups (85.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15
% Daily Value*
Sodium 40mg2%
Total Carbohydrates 3.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.0g
Vitamin A 80% • Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 4% • Iron 8%
3) You want to eat artichokes and here's why (from http://www.oceanmist.com/health/antioxidant.aspx)
Artichokes contain phytonutrients (“fight-o-nutrients”), or plant compounds that have antioxidant properties and promote human health. Some of the most powerful, polyphenol-type antioxidants are found in Artichokes, a few of which are highlighted below:
Quercetin
A flavonoid that works as an anti-carcinogen and antioxidant to protect against cancer and heart disease.
Rutin
A flavonoid that promotes vascular health, helps prevent cell proliferation associated with cancer, and has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic properties.
Anthocyanins
Color pigments in Artichokes that are associated with a lower risk of certain cancers, urinary tract health, memory function and healthy aging.
Gallic Acid
An antioxidant also found in red wine and black tea. It has been shown to inhibit cell proliferation in prostate cancer cells.
Luteolin and Cynarin
Polyphenol antioxidants that may lower cholesterol levels. Artichokes contain cyanarin, which may also help in regeneration of liver tissue.
Caffeic Acid and Chlorogenic Acid
Contain anti-cancer, antimicrobial, anti-LDL (bad cholesterol) and antiviral properties.
Silymarin
This antioxidant may aid the liver in regenerative tissue growth.
SEE! Even my three-year-old loves it. He eats this salad every day and hasn't gotten a cold or flu since he was a baby.
Becca, thank you so very much for taking the time out to post this! I am going to try and make this today!!! I'll post pictures!
ReplyDeleteArtichokes, huh? Nice. I actually don't think I've every eaten an artichoke sans the its dip. I may give that a try. I like that Spring Mix too. I've been eating it daily as well. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of artichoke dip but this salad looks yummy :)
ReplyDeleteI've been living off the spring mix for about 6 months. Love it! I use artichokes that aren't marinated to cut back on the fat. They're almost as good.
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