Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a side dish of German origin prepared with iceberg lettuce, carrots, corn, spring onions, tomatoes, lemon, balsamic vinegar, pumpkin seeds, rapeseed oil, mustard, salt, pepper, sugar, watercress

Ingredients

Serves 4

1 small head of iceberg lettuce (about 300 g / 10.6 oz)

100 g (3.5 oz) carrots, grated or julienned

100 g (3.5 oz) canned sweet corn, drained

2 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced

100 g (3.5 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons pumpkin seed oil

2 teaspoons canola oil

1teaspoons mustard

A pinch of salt

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 teaspoons sugar

1 bunch watercress

 Method

Wash the lettuce,

Cut it into four parts

Remove the hard stems and cut the quarters into strips.

Wash the carrots, peel and cut them or slice them into thin strips

Leave them in water for at least two hours.

Drain the canned corn.

Wash the spring onions and cut the white and light green parts into thin rings. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.

Transfer everything to a salad bowl.

Emulsify the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, two types of oil and mustard until you get a homogeneous sauce

Season the salad.

Cut the watercress and add 2/3 of it to the vinaigrette.

Pour it over the salad

Garnish with the remaining watercress.

Serve

Allergens

Balsamic vinegar: may contain sulfites

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Spring onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Watercress: possible allergic reaction

Lettuce: individual cases of intolerance described

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Corn: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses. Very high glycemic index

Rapeseed oil: there are no known episodes of direct allergy even cross-reactions are possible in case of allergy to other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli or mustard

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Pumpkin seeds: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composite

Mustard: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Balsamic vinegar: it is rich in grape polyphenols which make it an antioxidant food capable of strengthening the immune system, fighting the harmful action of free radicals, but also keeping blood sugar levels under control thanks to the presence of acetic acid and reducing blood pressure.

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Spring onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also suitable for nephropathics. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Watercress: salad source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Iceberg lettuce: salad source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Corn: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Rapeseed oil: rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Pumpkin seeds: they are a source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Mustard: able to strengthen the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)
• Diarrhea