More seasonal vegetables are appearing on store shelves — this is a great reason to try something new!
Doctors strongly recommend including vegetables in the daily diet, as they are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, greens, and cabbage pair well with meat dishes and side dishes, contain minimal calories, and help maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time.
One of the most popular vegetable dishes is salad. Every cook has their unique recipe, and the dressing can vary from oil to sour cream or sauce. However, there is one vegetable that should definitely be added to this familiar dish, as reported by Doctorpiter. This is radish.
Regina Akhunyanova, therapist, dietitian
“Fresh radishes are already available in stores. This vegetable is rich in fiber, B vitamins, and PP, as well as micro- and macroelements such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron,” notes the dietitian.
In addition, radishes are composed of 93% water, making them a low-calorie product: only 20 kcal per 100 grams — an ideal choice for those looking to lose weight by summer and diversify their menu.
This vegetable pairs well with various products: other vegetables, protein sources — meat, fish, poultry, eggs, as well as complex carbohydrates — potatoes or cereals.
Radish Salad Recipe for Health and Beauty
Ingredients:
cucumbers — 250 grams;
radish — 250 grams;
fresh carrot — 1 piece;
parsley — 1 bunch;
apple cider vinegar — 1/2 tablespoon;
salt, pepper — to taste;
unrefined vegetable oil — 3 tablespoons.
Preparation:
1. Cut the cucumbers and radishes into strips.
2. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.
3. Finely chop the whole bunch of parsley.
4. Place all the vegetables in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add half a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and dress with 2-3 tablespoons of unrefined vegetable oil.
The salad can also be dressed with unsweetened Greek yogurt or sour cream.
The finished dish can be served! To make it a complete meal, add some protein — for example, chicken or fish, as well as complex carbohydrates — potatoes, whole grain bread, cereals, or pasta.
