Broccoli - Brussels Sprouts Salad

This is another salad version of Broccoli combined with Brussel Sprouts, which is similar to broccoli, a super-nutrient food, packed with enormous goodness. Both these super-good vegetables are combined together in a salad recipe. Eating this salad at least once a week, is sure to a wise diet choice for good health.

Health Benefits of Broccoli:

1. Prevents cancer. Anti-carcinogen properties are also present in broccoli and these are effective in hindering the development of prostate, cervical and breast cancer while also improving liver health.
2. Maintains a healthier nervous system. This can be attributed to its high potassium content.
3. Regulates blood pressure. This is possible because of the presence of magnesium, calcium and potassium in broccoli.
4. Reduces cholesterol. The vegetable contains a huge amount of soluble fiber which is proven to be effective in drawing out cholesterol from the body.
5. A great addition to your diet. For those who are dieting, broccoli can be a perfect addition to their diet plans. This is rich in fiber which prevents digestive problems and constipation, curbs overeating and maintains a lower and healthier level of blood sugar.

Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts:

1. Brussels sprouts are high in protein.
2. Brussels sprouts are loaded with vitamin A, potassium, calcium.
3. Brussels sprouts are very high in fiber, and they belong to the disease-fighting cabbage family. Indeed, they look like miniature cabbages.
4. Like broccoli and cabbage , Brussels sprouts may protect against cancer.
5. Brussels sprouts are also particularly rich in vitamin C, another anti-cancer agent.

This salad is very quick to fix and tasty to eat. A minimal cooking is done on these two vegetables, uncompromising its nutrient in the cooking process & then mixed with few other vegetables to make the yummy salad. Weight-watchers can happily include this salad in your regular routine.

Ingredients:

Broccoli Florets, cut to thin long pieces - 1 Cup
Brussels Sprouts, chopped into small pieces - 1/2 Cup
Onion- 1, Chopped lengthwise
Tomato -  1, de-seeded and chopped to medium pieces
Assorted Broken Nuts - 2 Tbsp (mix of almonds, walnut, pistachio & raisins)
Salt - 1 tsp
Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
Vegetable Masala powder or Garam  Masala Powder - 1 tsp (Optional)
Olive Oil - 2 tsp

Pre-requisite:

1. Boil broccoli florets and Brussels sprouts in very limited water up to 5 minutes max (don't over boil, crunchiness of both vegetables to be maintained). Strain all the water and keep ready.

Method:

1. In a broad bowl, add the boiled broccoli florets & Brussels sprouts,  chopped onion, de-seeded & chopped tomato, broken assorted nuts, pepper powder, vegetable masala powder or garam masala powder, salt and olive oil and toss nicely and serve chilled or immediately.