Supercharge Your Health with Nutritious Kiwifruit

Kiwifruit - the star of this salad, is actually a berry, contains 9 percent of your daily fiber requirement, and delivers 117 percent of your daily vitamin C needs in one medium kiwi, which is more than that of an orange. Additionally, it is a good source of vitamin K (38 percent in a medium kiwi) as well as lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health, potassium, and copper. You might be surprised to learn that kiwi can also protect your DNA from oxidative damage and help you maintain a healthy acid-alkaline balance.

In other words, these juicy, sweet, and tart green fruits are nutrient powerhouses! This bright and refreshing salad is brimming with good-for-you nutrients to kick off the new year on a healthy note and keep you feeling nourished all year round.

Recipe: Kiwi Avocado Pomegranate Salad with Kiwi Dressing

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free and Diabetes-Friendly

 SERVINGS: 4           PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES       TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES

Ingredients:

Kiwi Dressing

• 4 kiwis peeled and quartered
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

 
Salad

• 4-6 cups baby spinach
• 2 avocados sliced
• 1 whole pomegranate seeded
• 1-2 kiwi peeled, sliced, and quartered
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Kiwi Dressing

Place all dressing ingredients into a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
* Dressing recipe will make extra for future salads.

Salad

Place spinach, avocados, pomegranate seeds, kiwi, and pumpkin seeds into a large serving bowl or 4 individual bowls. Top with the desired amount of dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
* Optional mix-ins you may choose to add cooked quinoa, wild, or brown rice for more sustaining power.