By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey

A simple vibrant salad easy to assemble and delicious served on its own as a light meal or as an accompaniment to seafood or pan fried steak or tofu. Watercress is a cruciferous vegetables known for its protein content and exceptional nutritional profile. One cup (34 grams) of chopped watercress contains 0.8 grams of protein and 100% of your RDI of vitamin K. As cooking watercress decreases its antioxidant content it is best eaten raw. 

(serves 2)

 Ingredients:
30g mixed sea vegetables
2 large handfuls of rocket leaves
1 ripe avocado
1 orange, peeled
½ red onion, diced
Handful of Sprouted seeds (alfalfa, mung bean etc.)

For dressing:
1 tbsp white miso paste
½ tsp grated root ginger
1 tbsp xylitol
3 tbsp mirin
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:
Mix all the dressing ingredients together, season to taste and set aside.

Soak the sea vegetables in water according to the packet instructions then drain. Place the rocket in a bowl with the sea vegetables, then drizzle over a little of the dressing and toss gently. Divide the leaves between two plates.

Thinly slice the avocado and arrange the slices on top. Cut the orange into thin slices then cut into quarters. Scatter the orange, red onion and sprouted seeds on top of the salad. Drizzle over the dressing just before serving.

About Christine Bailey
Christine is an award-winning nutritionist, chef and author. With a passion for creating delicious nourishing recipes, Christine has a reputation for transforming people’s health and love of real food. As well as seeing clients and writing for national press,  Christine runs ‘Nourish’ cookery classes including popular hands-on days for children. Christine is an inspiring nutritional chef well known for her engaging style and enthusiasm.

Christine is the author of numerous health and recipe books including ebooks on paleo eating and gluten-free recipes. Her books include her popular Supercharged Juices and Smoothies, The Juice Diet Book, The Raw Food Diet Book and Eat to Get Younger. Christine has particular specialisms in paleo diets, allergy free cooking, digestive health, coeliac disease and other autoimmune conditions, allergies, healthy ageing and weight loss.

For more information visit her website www.christinebailey.co.uk or follow her on Facebook and Twitter.