A juicy, creamy salad, perfect for enjoying the strawberries !
The use of Greek yogurt for the sauce limits fat intake, optimizes protein intake and provides the perfect creaminess!
Ready in no time, you won't be able to do without it!
Ever heard of Edamames?
Visit edamame beans, with a flavour reminiscent of snow peas and hazelnuts, are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. fibers and vitamin E and K. Derived from soy, edamame is a source of isoflavones, a bioactive compound with antioxidant properties. Simply defrost and you're ready to go! To keep things simple, opt for shelled edamame.
Low-energy alternatives FODMAP :
Alternatives are suggested to make this recipe low in FODMAP. In spite of everything, listen to your symptoms and recommendations from your nutritionist.
Strawberry, spinach and cucumber edamame salad with yogurt sauce
A juicy, creamy salad, perfect for enjoying strawberries!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Yogurt sauce
- ¾ cup (180 ml) plain Greek yogurt 0%
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) old-fashioned mustard (grainy mustard)
- 2 tsp (10 ml) maple syrup
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
- Pepper to taste
Salad
- 4 t. (1 L) spinach
- 2 t. (500 ml) of cucumbers diced
- 1 t. (250 ml) of fresh strawberries trenches
- 2 green onions chopped
- ¼ by t. basil chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh chives chopped
- 2 ½ t. (625 ml) fresh shelled edamame
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) camelina seeds
Suggested accompaniment
- Greek whole grain pitas, baked OR cooked quinoa / buckwheat / brown rice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all sauce ingredients.
- In a second bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
- Divide salad evenly into 4 portions and top each portion with dressing. Toss well.
- Complete the salad with the side dish of your choice, including the one suggested above.
Notes
Low FODMAP substitutions:
- Opt for lactose-free yogurt
- Choose a starch low in FODMAPs.
