Click here to view Garlicky Cabbage and Spinach Salad recipe. A combination of red and regular cabbages gives this Garlicky Cabbage and Spinach Salad an appealing countenance with contrasting colours, which is further accentuated by shredded spinach. Grated carrot adds a mild sweetness to this salad, while walnuts impart a salty nuttiness that you are sure to relish. The dressing, made of garlic, mustard powder and lemon juice is the highlight of this recipe as it defines the actual, strong flavour of this salad. 

Delightfully oil-free, this salad requires no cooking and is an easy snack for weight-watchers to toss up in a jiffy. It is also amply nutritious, with vitamin C from cabbage, vitamin A from spinach and omega-3 fatty acids from walnuts.

For a healthy crunchy snack, stuff a non-fried Batata Vada or a Stuffed Patties between 2 slices of bread, top it with Garlicky Cabbage and Spinach Salad and spread some Anardane Te Phudine ki Chutney .

Is Garlicky Cabbage and Spinach Salad healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Cabbage ( Gobhi) : Cabbage is low in calories, relieves constipation, good for diabetics. Cabbage has high levels of flavonoids and anthocyanins and has long been used as a herbal medicine. Rich in Antioxidants in turn lowers the risk of infection and inflammation of the body due to eating processed foods. See here all benefits of cabbage. 

2. Spinach (Palak) : Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone.  Raw spinach is very rich in insoluble fibre, 25% having soluble fiber and 75% insoluble fiber.  Spinach is good for the heart, diabetics and eyes. Read this on the 17 benefits of spinach and why you should eat it. 

3. Carrots (gajjar) : Carrots have the nutrient Beta Carotene which is a form of Vitamin A, helps prevent deterioration of the eye as one gets older and prevents night blindness. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol. Read the 11 super benefiits of carrots and why to include in your daily diet.

4. Garlic : Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol. The active ingredient allicin present in garlic aids in lowering blood pressure. Garlic is also alleged to help regulate blood glucose levels for diabetics. Garlic is great for the heart and circulatory system. Read here for complete benefits of garlic. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have  ?

Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss.  Cabbage is low in calories, relieves constipation, good for diabetics. Spinach is good for the heart, diabetics and eyes. Carrots relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol. Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol. The active ingredient allicin present in garlic aids in lowering blood pressure.

The dressing of the recipe is made without oil and made with lemon juice and garlic. 

Can healthy individuals have ?

Yes, this is healthy. 

Garlicky Cabbage and Spinach Salad is high in

1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.

2. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 90 calories that come from one serving of Garlicky Cabbage and Spinach Salad?

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.