Baby Corn & Mushroom Salad
Baby Corn & Mushroom Salad! It just sounds yummy!! Salads can be quick to make but not as boring as you think. Here is such a recipe to prove how salads can be interesting and tasty to indulge in. This salad can be enjoyed as a whole meal or as an evening snack.
Why is it healthy?
- Baby corn is high in potassium, folic acid and vitamin A, B, E. Its Vitamin A content is beneficial in maintaining eye health.
- Mushrooms are a low calorie food which are loaded with many health boosting vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are also a good source of vitamin D, an important component for bone and immune health.
- Spring onions are a good source of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system
- Capsicum is good source of vitamin C, vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate and potassium.
- Capsicum contain antioxidants such as capsanthin, violaxanthin, lutein, quercetin, and luteolin which is associated with many health benefits such as preventing heart disease and cancer.
- Lime juice is high in vitamin C and antioxidants both of which offers wide range of health benefits such as improve immunity, prevent kidney stones, aid iron absorption, and promote healthy skin.
- Basil leaves contains antioxidants such as anthocyanins and beta-carotene, that help fight free radicals in our body that can otherwise lead to cell damage and increase our risk for a variety of health conditions, including cancer, heart disease.
- Olive oil contains antioxidants that help protect the body against oxidative stress and inflammation
Who is it for?
This delicious recipe will keep you full, healthy and energized. Its nutrient-rich profile makes it an excellent addition to the diets of people with diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, lowering risk of heart attacks and strokes. It is also a wholesome and nourishing recipe that you can enjoy any time! So why not have some?
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⌛ Preparation Time: 10- 15 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 1
🥗 Ingredients:
- Mushroom (chopped)- 1/4 cup
- Baby corn (chopped)- 1/4 cup
- Spring onion (chopped)- 1/2 tablespoon
- Capsicum (chopped)- 1/4 cup
For the dressing
- Lemon juice- 1/2 teaspoon
- Basil leaves (chopped)- 1/4 teaspoon
- Olive oil- 1 teaspoon
- Garlic (minced)- 1 to 2 cloves
- Salt to taste
- Pepper- as per taste
✋ Method
To prepare the dressing
- Heat the oil in a pan, add the garlic and saute till it browns slightly.
- Add the basil leaves and mix well. Cool completely.
- Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well.
How to Proceed
- Heat some oil in a pan, add the spring onion, mushrooms, baby corn and capsicum. Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Once it’s cooled, cover with cling wrap and refrigerate till required.
- Just before serving, add the dressing to the salad. Toss well.
- Baby corn & mushroom salad is ready. Enjoy! :)
