2 years ago
30 July, 2021
2 large sweet potatoes, approx. 800 g
120 g quinoa
1 tsp apple vinegar
1 pepper (red or yellow)
300 g cherry tomatoes
3 stalks fresh mint
100 g rocket
8 soft dates
35 g unsalted pistachios
2 spring onions
2 ripe peaches
For the dressing you need:
5 tbsp virgin olive oil
1 tbsp cider vinegar
½ tsp cumin (ground)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Serve with some warm sourdough bread and butter/olive oil on the side.
Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, a carotenoid. Consuming lots of foods high in carotenoids may be associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer. Sweet potatoes are also high in fibre; high total fibre consumption is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer.
Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols. Some studies see a link between olive oil consumption and a reduced breast cancer risk.
Quinoa contains all the essential amino acids. Essential means that our body cannot produce these amino acids itself and is dependent on their intake through food. To support short delivery routes, buy quinoa grown in the UK.
P.S. Remember to share pics of your salad with us on social media – @breastcanceruk.
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