A delish salad which has it all….beetroot packed with betalains to support liver detox, to the protein & iron rich lentils…& the greens for fibre & are excellent to aid the removal of toxins.

• 4 beetroot, peeled & cut into bite-sized pieces
• x2 400g tins lentils
• 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
• 1C mint leaves
• 1C baby rocket
• sea salt & freshly ground pepper

Ginger Dressing

• 1Tblsp grated ginger
• 1/2C extra virgin olive oil
• 2tsp dijon mustard
• 1Tblsp apple cider vinegar

Method:

• Place beetroot in saucepan, cover with water & bring to the boil. Reduce the heat & simmer, covered for 15mins or till tender. Drain & set aside to cool
• Combine lentils, spring onions, mint & rocket in a bowl. Gently fold in the beetroot & season to taste.
• To make refreshing dressing, place all ingredientsinto food processor & blend until smooth. Gently toss through the salad & serve.

From “The Australian Healthy Hormone Diet” – Michele Chevalley Hedge & Jennifer Fleming.