The alkaline diet is a dietary approach that promotes eating foods to have an alkalizing effect on the body while avoiding acidic foods. It aims to maintain a slightly alkaline body pH to improve health. Key principles include consuming alkaline foods like fruits and vegetables, limiting acidic foods, staying hydrated, and practicing portion control. In today’s article, we will prepare an alkaline salad recipe.
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Alkaline Salad Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 4 cups of mixed leafy greens (e.g., kale, spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup of sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare
the Salad:
- Wash and chop the mixed leafy greens. If using kale, remove the tough stems and massage the leaves with a little olive oil to soften them.
- Slice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into thin strips.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- If desired, lightly toast the sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over low heat until they become fragrant. Set aside to cool.
2. Assemble
the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed leafy greens, sliced cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and toasted nuts or seeds (if using).
- Gently toss the ingredients to mix them evenly.
3. Prepare
the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
4. Add the
Avocado and Basil:
Gently
fold in the diced avocado and fresh basil leaves (if using).
5. Serve:
Serve
the alkaline salad immediately as a refreshing and nutritious side dish or add
a source of protein like grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas for a complete
meal.
Enjoy your homemade alkaline salad! You can customize it
with your favorite alkaline vegetables and nuts or seeds to suit your taste
preferences.
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