Monday 19 September 2011

Almond ,Corn and Bell Pepper Salad

This post is on a special request from a very dear friend who has recently had the cutest baby girl and so the momma is on her way back to a healthier and trimmer self (I still love how she looks but no arguments against being fitter)
The ingredients for this salad literally scream out HEALTHY! Bell peppers are great sources of Vitamin C and beta carotene, almonds are one of the few high-fat foods that are good for your health (eaten in moderation off course) and Corn is just guilt-free nutrition.
I like cold salads and I always add the dressing just before serving so that the vegetables stay fresh and crunchy , especially if your dressing contains salt .
Momma friend, let me know how this one turns out :))

Ingredients
1 red bell pepper
1 cup sweet corn
12-15 almonds, soaked in water

For the dressing
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds (til)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Pepper to taste
2 small garlic pods,crushed
1 tablespoon light soya sauce or Maggi seasoning

1. Soak the almonds in water for 2-3 hours and then peel.
2. Place water in a saucepan ,bring to a boil , add the corn and boil for five minutes .Drain and cool.
3. Mix all the ingredients of the dressing and toss in with the sliced bell peppers, corn and almonds.
4. On a tawa, toast the sesame seeds till light brown . Garnish over the salad.




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