Many of us are looking for our diets to combine taste with health benefits. Sometimes, this feels like a challenge, but with some preparation and knowledge, it is possible to eat a delicious diet that provides you with all the vitamins and minerals you need. Here are three recipes, all of which provide nutrients that are essential to bone health.
Grilled Cheese With Broccoli Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
- 1 cup of grated cheese
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 3/4 cup of cooked broccoli
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon harissa paste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions:
- Spread both sides of the bread slices with mayonnaise. Heat the butter in an iron skillet. Put the cheese between the bread slices, and press down lightly. Fry the grilled cheese on both sides, until golden brown.
- To make the salad, chop the cooked broccoli into small pieces. Mix the soy sauce with the toasted sesame oil and harissa, and dress the broccoli with this. Serve with grilled cheese.
Sardine Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 tin of sardines
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup of shredded white cabbage
- 1/4 cup of mixed nuts
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of dried apricots
Instructions:
- Chop the sardines into pieces. Mix the lemon juice into the mayonnaise to create a dressing. Mix all of the ingredients in a salad bowl, then dress with the lemon mayo.
Feta Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked wholewheat couscous
- 1 cup of feta cheese
- 3 beef tomatoes
- 1/2 cup raw broccoli
- 1/4 cup mixed nuts
- 1 avocado
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions:
- Break the feta into pieces. Slice the tomatoes into thin wedges, cut the avocado into cubes, and slice the broccoli into small pieces. In a salad bowl, toss the couscous, cheese, vegetables, and nuts together. Mix the olive oil and lemon juice and use this to dress the salad.
