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Presentation

A rich side dish prepared with spinach, beetroot, pepper, Gorgonzola, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, salt and balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients

for 4 people

125 g (4.41 oz) baby spinach

260 g (9.17 oz) pre-cooked beetroot

500 g (17.64 oz) Kaiser pears

250 g (8.82 oz) Gorgonzola dolce (sweet Gorgonzola)

100 g (3.53 oz) walnut kernels

Extra virgin olive oil, to taste

Fine salt, to taste

Balsamic vinegar to taste

Method

Wash the pears, then cut them into 4 wedges and remove the core and skin.

Cut the pears into 2-3 cm chunks and set aside.

Cut the beets first in half, then into slices about 2 cm thick and finally into chunks.

Pour the spinach into a bowl

Add the pears, beets and chopped walnuts.

Add the Gorgonzola by spoonfuls to the salad.

Season with salt and season with oil and balsamic vinegar.

Stir and serve

Allergens

Balsamic vinegar: may contain sulfites

Beetroot: possible individual intolerance

Gorgonzola: milk allergens

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

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:

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.

Beetroot: has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, favorable to the functioning of the immune system, purifying favorable to the proper functioning of the liver and favorable to hematopoiesis and improvement of cardiovascular circulation

Gorgonzola: cheese useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Walnuts: Zinc carriers, an element favourable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamin E and rich in omega 3 fatty acids that fight the increase in blood pressure and the presence of bad cholesterol

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

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

Salad 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 nephropathic patients.

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