Thursday

Healthy Foods That May Help Build Up Your Immune System:Chinese Salad

· Watercress was once considered to cure tuberculosis. Nowadays, its principal medicinal use is in the relief of arthritic conditions and congestion problems affecting the upper respiratory tract. Watercress stimulates the immune and lymphatic systems.
· Ginger is a warming and comforting remedy for colds and chills. It stimulates peripheral circulation and helps the body rid itself of toxins.
· Garlic protects against a wide range of bacterial, fungal and viral infections. It also strengthens the heart and blood vessels and helps prevent cancer.

Ingredients:

· 1/4 cabbage, finely sliced
· 1 tsp fresh ginger root, finely chopped
· 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped
· 1 small red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
· 1 small bunch of watercress, chopped
· 100 (3 ½ oz) peas, trimmed
· Two spring onions, finely sliced
· 250g (8 oz) bean sprouts

For the lime dressing:

· 2 tbsp limejuice
· 1 tbsp mustard
· 1 tsp raw cane sugar
· Sea salt and freshly ground block pepper
· Olive oil

Method:

1. Make the lime dressing by combining all the ingredients, except the oil, in a small bowl and whisking together. Add the oil slowly, whisking continuously until you have a smooth dressing. (If you can't get it to emulsify, try adding a little cold water).
2. Place the cabbage in a salad bowl and odd all the other ingredients. Mix well, odd the dressing and serve.

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