Source: educazionenutrizionale.granapadano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course or single dish prepared with endive, baby spinach, lentils, tomatoes, bread, extra virgin olive oil, salmon, grana padano PDO, salt, pepper, lemon

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 1 head of endive, trimmed
• 200 g baby spinach (about 7 oz / 7 cups loosely packed)
• 100 g dried green lentils (about 3.5 oz / ½ cup)
• 100 g dried red lentils (about 3.5 oz / ½ cup)
• 200 g cherry tomatoes (about 7 oz / 1½ cups)
• 200 g whole wheat bread (about 7 oz / 4–6 slices)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (about 15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
• 400 g salmon fillets (about 14 oz / 0.9 lb)
• 40 g Grana Padano PDO, cheese, shaved or grated (about 1.4 oz / ½ cup grated)
• Salt and whole black peppercorns

For the dressing (citronette):

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (about 60 ml / 2 fl oz)
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2–3 tablespoons / 30–45 ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

In a saucepan, boil the red and green lentils over low heat until tender (about 30 minutes)

Drain them and let them cool.

In the meantime, peel and wash the vegetables

Break the endive into large pieces

Cut the cherry tomatoes into two parts.

In a large pan, previously heated over medium heat, put the salmon fillets from which you have removed skin and bones, cut into squares and blanch them for 4 minutes. Cut the bread into slices and toast it.

Put everything in a bowl, adding the spinach and lentils.

Before serving, prepare the citronette in a bowl and with a whisk beat oil, lemon, salt and pepper until you get an emulsion.

In the serving dish of the salad, add the flakes of Grana Padano PDO, garnished with 2 toasted croutons

Sprinkle the freshly chopped pepper,

Season with citronette

Serve.

Allergens

Grana Padano PDO: milk allergens, lysozyme from eggs

Endive: possible cases of individual reactivity

Lentils: cases of lentil allergy described, albeit rare,

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Bread: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

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

Salmon: fish is included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Spinach: possible cases of individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Grana Padano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Endive: 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

Lentils: bearer of factors promoting the functionality of the immune system and regulating blood sugar 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

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

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

Bread: cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

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.

Salmon: a source of 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

Spinach: 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 kidney patients. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)