Kumara, Capsicum Leafy Salad

Kumara Salad
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This recipe makes an ideal lunch or dinner during your one or two-month Detox or Slim program. (Without the Feta it is suitable for 7 to 14-day DETOX program)

This is very quickly prepared, using cubes of kumara or sweet potato leftover from a previous night’s meal.

Serves 2 people

Ingredients:

  • 1 x Cooked sweet potato (Kumara), chopped into mouth-size pieces
  • A Handful of Mesculin salad
  • 1 x chopped red capsicum
  • 50g of diced Feta cheese

Method:
Blend all together. The Kumara and feta give substance to an otherwise light and leafy salad. Cottage cheese or ricotta may be substituted for feta.

Aioli Dressing:
Peel and crush 3-6 cloves of garlic. Whisk together with 1/2 cup of yogurt, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, Juice of 1/2 lime (or lemon), 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar. Sweeten with 2tsp liquid honey or 2 x crushed stevia tablets. Blend until smooth. You can also add 1 tsp hot mustard if you like it spicy. 

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