Superfood Salad with Pomegranates

Craving a brilliant, sparkling and satisfying meal? Try this easy green superfood salad.

  • 1 tbsp sunflower seeds

  • 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

  • 1 tbsp almonds, skin-on

  • 1 tbsp pistachios, shelled

  • 100g fresh mixed sprouts

  • 100g brown rice, cooked for 40 mins

  • 1 zucchini, some diced, some sliced

  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced

  • 1 sliced carrot

  • 2 spring onions, chopped

  • Handful of mint leaves handful of pomegranates

Toast the sunflower, pumpkin seeds, almonds and pistachios in a hot dry pan for a minute or two. Wash the sprouts and shake dry. Combine the brown rice (or your grain / pulse of choice) zucchini, carrot, avocado, sprouts, spring onions, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, pistachios and mint, season generously with sea salt and pepper, then lightly toss. Top with dressing of choice if desired. Enjoy!

 
 

Article by

Jenny Hynes | Clinical Director

Sports & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Jenny has over 20 years of experience in the treatment of the musculoskeletal conditions, holding a Masters degree in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and post graduate training in Osteopathy. She is a lecturer at Latrobe University and has specialized expertise in the management of low back, pelvic girdle and hip pain.

Jenny sat extensive examinations to be inducted as a fellow into the Australian College of Physiotherapy in 2009 and gain the title of Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, one of only a few physiotherapists in the state to have done so.

 
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