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Purslane salad with avocado
PROPERTIES OF PURSLANE SALAD
What are the benefits of purslane salad?
Salads such as that presented in this recipe, are rich in fiber, vitamin C and folic acid.
Raw vegetables components must be very present in our food because they are the source of many medicinal components:
- Tomato has lycopene which gives us heart-healthy properties, and prevents cancer of the lung, stomach, breast, prostate and bladder.
- Purslane is a source of beta carotene and also one of the richest vegetables in omega-3.
- Avocado provides omega 9
In short, an ideal recipe in every balanced diet, obesity, hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, etc.
RECIPE OF PURSLANE SALAD WITH AVOCADO
Ingredients
- Purslane leaves or other wild grass (20 g approx.)
- 3 tomatoes
- Half avocado
- Half lemon
- Olive oil for seasoning
- A little bit of salt
Elaboration
- Wash purslane well. Purslane should not be pick up from urban places, or places where it may be contaminated by domestic or wild animals.
- Separate the leaves of purslane.
- Cut the tomatoes into quarters.
- Cut the avocado and sprinkle with lemon juice to better preserve its properties.
- Mix all ingredients and serve.
*Related information: Purslane salad recipe
More information and recipes on avocado.
This article was endorsed by Elisenda Carballido - Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
