Mixed Vegetables with a Tasty Ginger & Sesame Dressing

This salad is low in fat, dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian, and also diabetes friendly! It is low in kilojoules so it is perfect for people who are juggling a busy lifestyle and trying to watch their weight.  Prepare this salad as a side to a main dish or as a healthy lunch option.

Ginger contains many potential health benefits, it is thought to help control nausea and digestive discomfort and has also shown potential in helping improve circulation and arthritis. Recent research has demonstrated that ginger has many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

Mixed Vegetables with a Tasty Ginger and Sesame Dressing

Serves 4 Adults
What you will need:
125g sliced carrot
125g chopped green beans
75g fresh snow peas
50g fresh baby rocket leaves
1 clove garlic
4 tablespoons of orange juice (preferably the 100% juice option)
medium piece of ginger grated
1/2 tsp of sesame seeds

Method:
1. Wash and prepare all vegetables according to the ingredients list. Steam carrots until firm but tender (or until preferred texture is achieved). Add the green beans and snow peas and steam for a further 3minutes, until tender-but crispy.
2.Drain all the vegetables and place then on a salad serving dish.
3. Combine grated ginger, finely chopped garlic, and orange juice to a mixing jug. Stir the ingredients together and pour over the vegetables before serving.
4. Top this dish with a sprinkle of fresh sesame seeds and serve.