Simple superfood turnip salad

By Sari Huhtala

This recipe is a seriously simple way to create a salad that provides a healthy dose of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to boost the body.

Turnips, though often overlooked as a superfood, are rich in the antioxidant lutein, which has been found to help prevent age-related macular degeneration and improve eye sight, according to the National Institutes of Health. Not to mention calcium-rich turnips are good bone boosters.

Simple turnip and carrot salad

• 1 large turnip, peeled
• 1 large carrot
• Handful of parsley
• Olive oil
• Fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• Handful of sunflower seeds (optional as a topping)

Grate peeled turnip and carrot, or use a spiralize or a peeler to create ribbons with the turnip and the carrot. Toss into a bowl. Chop up parsley into small pieces and add to bowl. Mix well. Pour about 2 tbsp of olive oil over the veggies. Squeeze the juice of a lemon into the salad. Toss well to meld the flavours together. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Will store in fridge for up to five days.

(This information is not intended to replace medical advice and treatment from a health care practitioner).

Sari Huhtala is the creator, publisher and editor of Alive and Fit Magazine, which was created in 2007.  She has over 25 years of experience in journalism and over 15 years of experience as a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor, and is a holistic chef, offering holistic cooking and edible wilds workshops. She is an organic farmer, wild-crafter and grandmother, who has spent over 20 years navigating a holistic, healthy path for her family. Reach her at friends@thelaughingforest.ca