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Presentation

Side dish consisting of a salad prepared with arugula, persimmon, fennel, lemon and orange juice, honey, salt, pepper and sesame seeds

Ingredients

for 4 people

300 g (10.58 oz) arugula (rocket)

1 persimmon (apple variety)

1 fennel bulb

70 ml (2.37 fl oz) lemon juice

125 ml (4.23 fl oz) orange juice

Zest of ½ orange

1 tablespoon honey

Fine salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Sesame seeds, to taste

Method

Cut the zest of half an orange, being careful not to take the white part.

Cut the zest into thin strips and set aside until ready to use them.

Squeeze half an orange and half a lemon and collect the juice in a bowl. Add a tablespoon of honey, a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper.

With a fork, beat everything to mix the ingredients together.

Take an apple persimmon already washed and dried

Cut it into thin slices.

Take a fennel that has also been washed and cut it into slices.

In a salad bowl put the already washed rocket,

Add the fennel, the orange zest cut into strips and the persimmon apple slices.

Pour over the orange and lemon vinaigrette

Stir and add a tablespoon of sesame seeds.

Serve immediately

Allergens

Orange: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Khaki: possible individual intolerance

Fennel: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Birch, Artemisia and Composite

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

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Arugula: possible individual intolerance

Sesame: possible cross-reactivity in case of nut allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Oranges: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems: also indicated for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Persimmons: rich in minerals and vitamins and antioxidants capable of promoting kidney function (diuresis), being hepatoprotective, promoting the functioning of the cardio-circulatory system and the immune system.

Fennel: favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system because they are rich in vitamin K, which helps protect the arteries and nitrates that reduce blood pressure, slow down the aging of the arteries, improve the functionality of the lining of blood vessels.

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 contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant;  It improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with problems

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

Sesame seeds: source of vitamins and minerals, in particular B vitamins, potassium, iron and copper that promote hematopoiesis, fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system, vitamin E, selenium and manganese, polyphenols (antioxidants) that support the immune system.

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis in consideration of acidity