Source: diabete.net

Presentation

Side dish prepared with potatoes, celery, parsley, Tropea onion, bell pepper, mustard, celery seeds, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.

Ingredients

for 4 people

Red potatoes:  4 medium (≈ 600 g / 1.3 lb / ≈ 4 cups diced)

Celery stalks with leaves:  4 stalks (≈ 200 g / 7 oz / ≈ 2 cups sliced)

Fresh parsley:  to taste (≈ 2 tablespoons chopped / 8 g)

Tropea onion:  1 medium (≈ 120 g / 4.2 oz)

Green pepper:  1 medium (≈ 150 g / 5.3 oz)

Mustard:  1 tablespoon (≈ 15 g / 0.5 oz)

Celery seeds:  ½ tablespoon (≈ 1½ teaspoons / 3 g)

Red wine vinegar:  to taste (≈ 1–2 tablespoons / 15–30 ml)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz)

Salt:  to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon)

Black pepper:  to taste

Method

Boil red potatoes in their skins

Cool them with a little cold water

Peel them and cut them into cubes.

Mix the potatoes with the pepper and celery in chunks, the onion cut into rings, the chopped parsley and celery leaves in a salad bowl

Season with mayonnaise, mustard, oil, vinegar, celery seeds, salt and pepper. Cover and let the potato salad rest in the refrigerator for at least two to three hours.

Serve

Allergens

Wine vinegar: presence of sulphites

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

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

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to grasses

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

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

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:

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.

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. 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

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

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply 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

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

Bell pepper: rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidant par excellence that fight free radicals and support the immune system, and mineral salts; also suitable for nephropathics, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system. 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

Parsley: 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 and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

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.

Celery: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Suitable for those with cholesterol problems, as it promotes its disposal. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation

Not to be administered in case of:

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