Potato and Carrot Salad

Potato and Carrot Salad

Ingredients

2 cups cooked and cooled diced potatoes

1 cup shredded raw cabbage

1 cup diced cucumber

1 cup grated carrot 

1 dessertspoon grated onion

Salad dressing

Lettuce leaves. 

Method

Combine potatoes, cabbage, cucumber, carrot, onion, with salad dressing, flavour with salt and cayenne, serve in lettuce leaves.

Note: Potatoes can be cooked in the microwave. First place them in a microwave-safe container with a little water, cover, and microwave on high for about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the size and number of potatoes. Check for tenderness and continue cooking in 30-second intervals, if needed, until soft.

Simple Salad Dressing

2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of vinegar (either balsamic, red wine, or apple cider)
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

Add ingredients to a jar and replace lid, Shake and pour over salad. Toss.

Recipe Stars

Sulforaphane, a phytochemical with anticancer and antibacterial properties, is found in cabbage.

Cucumbers contain phytonutrients called cucurbitacins, which can have anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and anticancer properties in small doses.

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