Power Purple Antioxidant Fruit Salad Recipes

ANTIOXIDANT FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the mango in half around the stone, and then criss-cross the flesh of the mango halves with a knife into 1/2-inch squares.
• Push the diced mango flesh outwards and then slice off the squares from the skin into a bowl.
• Tumble in the blueberries, then halve the pomegranate and bash out the seeds with a wooden spoon over the mango. Finally squeeze over the lime juice and serve.

VEGETARIAN ARUGULA CHICKPEA POWER SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the chickpeas. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas and avocado, and roughly mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the onions and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
• Serve 1/2 cup of the chickpea salad on a plate with the arugula, cucumbers, quinoa, strawberries, tomatoes, feta and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!
• Reserve the remaining chickpea and avocado salad for another purpose.

ANTIOXIDANT FRUIT SALAD - NIGELLA LAWSON

Steps:

• Cut the mango in half around the stone, and then criss-cross the flesh of the mango halves with a knife into 1/2-inch squares.
• Push the diced mango flesh outwards and then slice off the squares from the skin into a bowl.
• Tumble in the blueberries, then halve the pomegranate and bash out the seeds with a wooden spoon over the mango.
• Finally squeeze over the lime juice and serve.

PURPLE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together and chill before serving.

PURPLE SALAD

Steps:

• To prep the vegetables, peel and boil fresh beets about 15 minutes. Drain under cold water and place in large salad bowl.
• While beets are cooking, cube potatoes to 1/2 inch. Boil for 12 minutes. Drain under cold water and place in the bowl.
• Cook corn in microwave on high about 3-4 minutes. Drain and place in the bowl. Place the bowl in refrigerator to cool while preparing the dressing.
• To prepare dressing, first mince the garlic and dill. Combine with the rest of the dressing ingredients and mix well.
• Peel the cucumber. Remove the vegetables from the refrigerator. Cube, dice, or slice the beets, potatoes, and cucumber and return to the bowl.
• Mix the dressing with the salad just before serving. Store separately. Enjoy!

POWER PURPLE ANTIOXIDANT FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Saute sliced dried figs and 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet for 3-5 minutes, until slightly caramelized.
• Add all ingredients to large bowl and mix well. Serve right away or chill in fridge.
• Serve over a bed of fresh mixed greens or as is.
• Sprinkle top with black sesame seeds.