Power-boost salad

Feeling sluggish? This salad recipe is sure to boost your energy levels!

Ingredients (serves 6)

• 1 cup shelled fresh or frozen edamame beans
• 1 beetroot
• 1 carrot
• ¼ daikon radish (optional)
• 5 handfuls of rocket or baby spinach
• 2 radishes, sliced thinly
• ½ cup roasted almonds
• 1 handful of micro greens (optional)

Garlic Honey Dressing

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• Salt and ground black pepper

Method

1. Boil edamame beans in salted water until tender (about 5 minutes for frozen and 8 minutes for fresh). Rinse under cold water, drain and cool.

2. Peel beetroot, carrot and  daikon radish, cut into matchsticks and place in a serving bowl with edamame, rocket or baby spinach, radishes, roasted almonds and micro greens.

To make Garlic Honey Dressing: Shake all ingredients in a small jar. Toss through salad just before serving.

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