Strawberry and Pomegranate Salad
LunchThis Strawberry and Pomegranate Salad is a fresh, light and tasty salad that is packed with antioxidant-rich strawberries and pomegranate seeds.
Calories245kcal
Carbs26.1g
Protein4.3g
Fats14.1g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This salad is a good source of carbohydrates, fats and fibre, meaning it would work great as a side to a recovery meal.
Health Benefits
Antioxidants are substances that prevent damage caused by harmful free radicals, which can reduce the risk of disease.
Expert Tips
This fruity salad could easily be adjusted to increase protein consumption by adding your choice of protein such as chicken, prawns or hard-boiled eggs for a delicious lunch box meal.
Equipment
- Pan
Ingredients
- 10 Strawberries (de-hulled and chopped)
- ½ Pomegranate seeds
- 2 Handfuls of mixed salad leaves
- ½ tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp Pine nuts
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts on a hot pan for about 3 minutes until they begin to turn brown.
- Place leaves in a serving bowl with strawberries and pomegranate seeds on top.
- Drizzle over balsamic and olive oil, and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Toss well and top with pine nuts to serve.
Notes
1 portion of "Strawberry and Pomegranate Salad" is equivalent to 415g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 26.1gProtein: 4.3gFat: 14.1gSaturated Fat: 1.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.5gSodium: 836mgPotassium: 794mgFiber: 8.8gSugar: 24.5gVitamin A: 332ugVitamin C: 216mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 2.5mg
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