19 May, 2010
Low-Fat, High-Protein Mango-Broccoli Salad… Great For Weight Watchers!
Posted by: Angela Leeds In: Uncategorized
This lovely low-fat, high-protein salad whips up so quickly and uses a simple technique to make raw broccoli even more tender than steamed.
The natural sweetness of the mango mixes with the acidity of the chopped tomato and a wee bit of cold-pressed olive oil to make a simple dressing. No need for fussy bottled dressing laden with chemicals. Nature provides plenty of simple natural options.
And if you have fresh corn on hand, slicing kernels off a cob into the recipe is a great touch, adding another dimension of sweetness and crunch.
In the whole recipe, there’s only 1/2 teaspoon olive oil! That’s great news for those counting points with the Weight Watchers program. This one recipe makes a filling raw meal for one… or a great side dish to something cooked.
A Word On Broccoli
Did you know that broccoli is on par with sirloin steak as far as protein content, calorie-for-calorie! I’m not really a fan of raw broccoli — it’s just so fibrous and takes so much work to chew. However… I discovered that if you peel the stem all the way to the florets and then slice it very thinly, it’s extremely tender! Very delicate.
Be sure to get organic broccoli — it really makes a difference. Aside from the lack of pesticide residue, organic broccoli is sweeter and more tender. I’ve done quite a few taste comparisons and it’s never failed.
Everyone talks about the cancer-fighting benefits of broccoli, but aside from steamed there aren’t too many popular ways to enjoy the vegetable. I’m currently focusing a series of recipes focused on fresh tasty combinations involving raw broccoli. There are just so many ways to bring more of it — deliciously — into one’s diet!
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