Lettuce and Apple Salad
by Tarla Dalal
A salad with a twist, that’s what this is! Many tasty salads are not as healthy because they use fat-laden dressings. But, this innovative recipe uses a pulpy fruit like muskmelon as the dressing, together with peppy spices and herbs.
A lively medley of veggies, fruits and bean sprouts matches the exoticness of the dressing, by contributing varied textures and flavours to the salad.
Rich in fibre and iron from bean sprouts and antioxidants like vitamins A and C from the other veggies, this delicious Lettuce and Apple Salad is a tasty way to beat stress and fight harmful free radicals.
This fibre-rich snack will keep you full for some time, and is ideal to have as a mid-meal snack.
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**Disclaimer:
It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
Lettuce and Apple Salad recipe - How to make Lettuce and Apple Salad
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
1 cup torn lettuce
1/2 cup chopped apples
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup thickly grated carrot
1/4 cup capsicum cubes
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped spring onion greens
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Into A Dressing
1/2 cup muskmelon (kharbooja) purée
1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) , crushed
3 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
salt and to taste
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, add the dressing and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 40 cal |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 740.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 51.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 32.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 48.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 57.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 73.4 mg |
| Sodium | 65.9 mg |
| Potassium | 231.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
lettuce and apple salad.. this salad is just superb.. crunchy in taste.. and the dressing of muskmelon was a suprise for me.. as when served to my family no one could make out.. there is melon dressing in it.. thank you for this recipe..