Celery, Apple and Strawberry Salad with Coconut Yogurt

Michelle served a Celery, Apple and Strawberry Salad with Coconut Yogurt along with the Quinoa Enchilada Casserole.

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This salad can be served as a snack, dessert or stuffed in a pita with your choice of protein (eg. tempeh, chicken, or tuna) as a meal. The celery adds a lot of crunch to this salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 cups chopped apple (recommend Golden Delicious)
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • 1 tablespoon orange or pineapple juice
  • sprinkle of sea salt to taste (optional)

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 Instruction

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Refrigerate for 1 hour prior to serving.

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Source: http://www.ironman.com

Michelle also shared the following article related to apple from http://www.besthealthmag.ca

In 2004, USDA scientists investigated over 100 foods to measure their antioxidant concentration per serving size. Two apples – Red Delicious and Granny Smith ranked 12th and 13th respectively. Antioxidants are disease-fighting compounds. Scientists believe these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity. Apples are also full of a fiber called pectin. A medium sized apple contains about 4 grams of fiber. Pectin is classed as a soluble, fermentable and viscous fiber, a combination that gives it a huge list of health benefits.

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