Classic Vegetarian Dish

Papaya Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing

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Papaya Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing

Papaya salad with gorgonzola dressing - The black salsifies make the salad a noble pleasure. Photo: Beeke Hedder

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Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
Calories:
200
calories
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Nutritional values

Black salsify contains a soluble fiber called inulin, which activates the digestive tract's movement and can work wonders for stomach and digestive issues such as constipation.

Outside the black salsify season, you can also use white asparagus for this salad.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie200 cal.(10 %)
Protein8 g(8 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates19 g(13 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage22 g(73 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E7.4 mg(62 %)
Vitamin K8.1 μg(14 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin3 mg(25 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate101 μg(34 %)
Pantothenic acid1.1 mg(18 %)
Biotin8.1 μg(18 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.3 μg(10 %)
Vitamin C95 mg(100 %)
Potassium765 mg(19 %)
Calcium230 mg(23 %)
Magnesium90 mg(30 %)
Iron5 mg(33 %)
Iodine13 μg(7 %)
Zinc1.6 mg(20 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.2 g
Uric acid106 mg
Cholesterol16 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
14 ozs Salsify
salt
2 Tbsps apple cider vinegar
1 Papaya
1 head Endive
4 ozs Radicchio (1/2 radicchio)
2 ozs Gorgonzola
7 Tbsps reduced fat Yogurt
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ Tbsp honey
peppers
4 Tbsps old-fashioned Oats
1 handful Basil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
SalsifyEndiveRadicchioOatsGorgonzolaapple cider vinegar
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Immersion blender

Preparation steps

1.

Thoroughly clean and peel the black salsifies and cut them into approx. 1" pieces. Cook in boiling salted water with 1 tbsp. apple vinegar for 15 minutes. Then drain, rinse with cold water, and put aside.

2.

In the meantime peel and core the papaya and cut it into fine strips. Wash and clean the chicory and radicchio and also cut into fine strips.

3.

Place the gorgonzola with yogurt, olive oil, honey and 1 tablespoon of apple vinegar in a tall container and puree finely with a blender, adding a little water if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4.

Roast the oat flakes in a hot pan without fat at medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Wash basil, shake dry and cut into fine strips.

5.

Arrange black salsify, papaya, chicory and radicchio on 4 plates, pour dressing over and sprinkle with oat flakes and basil strips.