Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Orange Ricotta
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This recipe is from my book Sexy Fit and Fabulous: 130 Raw Food Recipes, Tools and tips for Radiant Health, A Slim Body, Abundant Energy, and Timeless Beauty
Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Orange Ricotta – I just love this salad! Hearty spinach with sweet-tart pomegranates and macadamia ricotta is a perfect flavourful complement.
POMEGRANATES
Pomegranates are sweet and sour, rich in fiber, protein, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and potassium. They are powerful antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and they may help with arthritis, liver congestion and bladder infection. Look for red coloured fruit that is heavy for its size.
SPINACH
Spinach is rich in vitamin C, K, A, manganese, folic acid, zinc, selenium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids. It contains health-promoting phytonutrients such as beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Spinach is also anti-inflammatory and has anticancer properties..
CASHEWS
The fruit of the cashew tree is native to the coastal areas of northeastern Brazil. Cashew or caju in Portuguese is mildly sweet and crunchy. Cashew has lower fat content than most other nuts. It contains oleic acid, which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Cashew is a good source of soluble fibre as well as antioxidants (zea-xanthin, a flavonoid). It is an important source of vitamins and minerals, such as manganese, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium,zinc, selenium, and B complex (B5, B6, B1, riboflavin and thiamin).
Cashews should be free of rancid smell, spots and mold. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge to preserve freshness
Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Orange Ricotta
♥ 1 cup spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
♥ ½ cup pomegranate arils
♥ Orange ricotta
1. Place spinach in a salad bowl and toss with pomegranate seeds/arils
2. Drizzle with orange ricotta and serve
Orange Ricotta
♥ 1 cup cashew nuts
♥ 1 orange, freshly squeezed
♥ Coconut or agave nectar to taste
♥ 2 tbsp coconut oil
♥ 1 cup Coconut water
♥ Pinch of Himalayan salt
1. Soak cashews in orange juice for 4 hours.
2. In a high-powered blender, mix cashew nuts, orange juice and nectar of your choice
4. Add coconut oil, some coconut water and blend until smooth and creamy.
NOTE: For creamier consistency add less coconut water!
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