Power salad

Neelu Kaura

While practising basic hygiene is a necessity, it is also important to support your immune system to function properly. Here is a potent salad recipe that you must include in your diet to boost your immune system and protect your body.

Whole wheat salad

Ingredients

• 4 servings
• 1 cup whole wheat
• 1/4 cup frozen sweetcorn
• 1/2 cup peanuts
• 3 cherry tomatoes
• 1/2cup bell pepper cut in cubes
• 1/4 broccoli

For dressing

• 1.5 tablespoon virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 pinch salt
• For garnishing
• 1 handful coriander leaves

Method

• Soak the whole wheat with enough water in a deep bowl overnight. Drain well and keep aside.
• Boil the whole wheat till it is completely cooked.
• In the meantime, make the dressing with olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, paprika and salt.
• Now, combine the cooked wheat, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes and peanuts with the dressing in a deep bowl and mix well.
• Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve immediately.

Neelu Kaura is a Ludhiana-based culinary expert.

(AS TOLD TO POONAM BINDRA)