Potato salad is a favorite dish for any lunch, dinner, barbecue, picnic or gathering with family and friends. This fresh and delicious take on the traditional potato salad not only enhances the flavor, but also turns it into a truly healing recipe that you can enjoy all the time! It is also very easy to prepare and is great both to eat right away and to keep in the fridge to eat in the following days. We hope you enjoy this recipe!
Potatoes are wrongly accused of contributing to obesity, diabetes , cancer , candida overgrowth, and many other diseases, when in fact, these miracle tubers can help fight these diseases. Exactly! Potatoes are actually good for people with diabetes because they help stabilize blood sugar. Every part of the potato is valuable and beneficial for your health: potato plants extract some of the highest concentrations of macro and micronutrients from the earth. Potatoes are also high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioavailable form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against cancer, liver disease, inflammation and viruses such as Epstein-Barr and herpes zoster , which are the basis of rheumatoid arthritis , joint pain, autoimmune diseases, etc.
Radishes are a means of restoring the immune system. When eaten, the sulfur in radishes repels all types of pathogens and acts as an anthelmintic to kill intestinal parasites. The organosulfides in radishes also keep arteries and veins clear by creating a protective barrier in the blood vessels so that plaque does not stick to their lining. Radishes are an amazing heart food, excellent for preventing heart disease and other cardiovascular problems, in part by raising good cholesterol and lowering bad cholesterol . At the same time, the skin of radishes repels almost all types of cancer, making these small root vegetables a suitable food to prevent the disease.
Fennel is a wonderful antioxidant and chemoprotective plant that is extremely useful for viral, bacterial and fungal infections, parasites, pain relief, sleep disorders, cancer prevention and respiratory disorders. Fennel is also regularly used as a digestive aid and can help reduce bad breath, acid reflux, flatulence, indigestion and diarrhea.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 kg small (fresh) potatoes;
- 1 tsp salt;
- 8 radishes, very thinly sliced;
- 1 tsp green peas;
- 1/4 tsp. fennel, finely chopped.
DRESSING:
- 1/4 tsp. sesame tahini ;
- 2 tbsp. water;
- 1/4 tsp. lemon juice;
- 2 tbsp. fennel;
- 2 tbsp. onion;
- Salt and pepper .
Method of preparation:
Place a medium-sized saucepan on the stove with a steamer basket and add two inches of water.
Place the potatoes in the pot, cover and cook until tender, about 30-40 minutes. Drain and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, radishes, peas and dill.
Make the dressing by mixing tahini , water, lemon juice, dill, onion, salt and black pepper . Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
Portion for 4 people.
