Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a single dish prepared with mixed salad, iceberg, romaine and lettuce, rocket, tomatoes, carrots, corn, onion, olives, tuna, feta, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar.

Ingredients

(in quantity to taste)

Mixed salad (iceberg, romaine and lettuce)

Arugula

Tomatoes

Carrots

Corn

Onion

Taggiasca olives

Tuna in oil

Feta (optional)

Extra virgin olive oil

Vinegar

Method

Slice the onion, soak it in cold water and vinegar.

Leave it to soak for about ten minutes

Wash all the vegetables.

Drain and centrifuge the salad and rocket

Break up the larger salad leaves.

Cut the tomatoes into small pieces.

Peel the carrots and cut them into cubes.

Drain the corn and olives and rinse briefly in running water.

Drain the tuna from excess oil.

Drain the onion that had been soaked in water and vinegar and dab it with a cloth or kitchen paper.

Place everything in a large bowl

Season with a little oil and vinegar.

Serve

Allergens

Wine vinegar: presence of sulphites

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

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

Feta: milk allergens

Salad: possible cases of individual reactivity

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Olives: olive allergy is very rare: a case described in Spain

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

Arugula: possible individual intolerance

Tuna: fish is 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:

Wine 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

Onion: it is rich in selenium which 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 indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Iceberg: 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

Gentle lettuce or Gentilina or Canasta: 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. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed

Romaine 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

Lettuce: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and 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 – It 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

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Olive: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

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

Arugula: 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

Tuna: provides zinc and selenium, elements that promote the proper functioning of the immune system by hindering the formation of prostaglandins that prevent proper cellular functioning and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for liver function due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation

Not recommended in case of:

• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)
• Dysphagia
• Diarrhea