Sweet Asian Salad
This salad is bursting with flavor and nutrients! Take a look at a few of the benefits of the ingredients:Sweet potatoes - Very, very high in vitamin A, which is best known for supporting healthy vision. Rich in beta-carotene. Can help improve blood sugar regulation (even for people with diabetes).Parsnips - Excellent source of vitamin C. High in fiber.Rich in folic acid. Kale- Extremely high in vitamin K. Contains 45+ flavanoids (powerful antioxidants that fight aging and prevent disease). Considered to be one of the healthiest vegetables because of its superb nutritional profile.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sweet potato, peeled (about 1 small potato)
- 2 cups shredded parsnips, peeled (about 3 parsnips)
- 2 cups chopped kale, ribs and stems removed, lightly packed
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or soy sauce alternative see Recipe Noes
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or ½ teaspoon dried ginger
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, lightly packed or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss well to coat. Chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Notes
- Substitute fresh spinach leaves for kale.
- If you don't have both almonds and pecans, you can use one or the other. Pine nuts are another tasty option.
- Use the shredding disc of a food processor to shred the sweet potatoes and parsnips.
- Parsnips are root vegetables that are related to carrots. Although they are similar, parsnips are paler than carrots, with a somewhat bleached look. They also have a sweeter, stronger taste that is slightly tangy.
- Bragg’s Liquid Aminos is an alternative to soy sauce that has no added salt or preservatives. It's a certified non-GMO (not genetically modified) liquid protein concentrate, derived from healthy soybeans, that contains 16 essential and non-essential amino acids. Another option is Coconut Aminos.