This light and vibrant salad is perfect to serve over the summer, with a mosaic of flavours and textures in one bowl of goodness. Serve it as is if you are looking for a detox meal, or side it with an animal protein to complete your main meal. If serving as a detox dish, I suggest adding a handful of nuts or seeds for plant protein!
Organic rocket can often be stronger and bitter than its conventional counterparts, so I've introduced some elements to mellow the taste and balance this dish. Honeydew melon is a great addition if it is in season and available to you, as it provides a sweet and colourful dimension. Adding further ingredients such as avocado makes it creamy and smooth, the spring onion provides more flavour and crunch, and a sprinkle of goji berries boost nutrition, colour and chewiness. These ingredients create a well-balanced dish.
Serves 4, as a side when served with an animal protein
Serves 2, if served on its own as a detox dish
Ingredients
· Approx. 150 grams rocket
· 1 avocado, sliced then diced
· Approx. ½ cup of honeydew melon sliced, then cut into matchstick strips
· Approx. 3 radishes sliced very finely
· 1-2 green onions finely sliced
· 2 tablespoons goji berries, whole
(If goji berries or honeydew melon are unavailable, use ¼ cup dates, diced)
· ¼ cup roughly chopped nuts or ¼ cup whole seeds
For dressing
· 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
· 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
· Optional: 1 tablespoon of coconut amino acids
Method
Wash, then spin dry rocket leaves. Add rocket to large bowl then add all remaining ingredients. Mix all ingredients for the dressing together in a sealed jar and shake.
Pour dressing over and toss gently through. Serve and enjoy!