Bitter greens such as chicory are a great addition to any salad as they help stimulate digestive secretions. I absolutely love using raw fennel in salads which is often traditionally used to ease bloating and indigestion. The dressing is really simple but incredibly nutritious thanks to the addition of walnut oil rich in omega 3 fats. Tahini provides a wonderful creamy texture plus plenty of calcium and magnesium.
Difficulty – Easy
Time – 15 minutes
Serves 4
Tahini makes a perfect addition to salad dressings especially if you want to create a creamy taste without dairy. Tahini is a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron and vitamin E.
You can swap the walnut oil for an omega blend oil or simply replace with extra virgin olive oil which is a good source of monounsaturated fats.
Salad
1 medium fennel bulb
2 heads chicory, leaves separated
4 radishes thinly sliced.
Bag of mixed salad leaves
Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved.
1 apple thinly sliced.
Dressing
2tsp white wine vinegar
2tbsp lemon juice
5tbsp walnut oil
1tbsp tahini
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
