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  • Mexican Salad

    Mexican Salad

    The Best Salad Meal with Mexican Flavours

    Who said salads had to be boring? This colourful and vibrant main-dish salad of Mexican inspiration is super tasty! It’s the perfect occasion to combine a few cans of vegetables with your lettuce leftovers!

    The sauce is made with avocado and Greek yogurt, which makes it rich and creamy. If desired, you could always water it down for a less thick result.

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    Cook mode
    Preparation 25 min
    Cooking 10 min
    2 servings
    Piece of cake (easy)

    Ingredients

      Avocado sauce

      • Mexican salad

    Preparation

      Avocado sauce
      • Mexican salad

    What's kañiwa?

    Kañiwa, also spelled cañihua or canihua, is a South American grain. Incas used to eat this ancestral grain in abundance for its multiple nutritional benefits, such as its high protein and phenolic compound content. Plus, it has antioxidant properties. This pseudo-cereal is similar to quinoa. So, if you can’t find kañiwa in your local grocerie stores, simply use quinoa instead.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories
    666 Kcal
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    Calories are units of energy. They represent a measurable quantity of energy brought by a food. Your energetic needs depend on your age, height, weight, gender and how active you are. The average need ranges around 2000 calories/day. A higher or inferior intake might affect your weight.
  • Lipids
    24.6 g
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    Lipids (fats) are essential to your body. They are an important source of energy. However, an excessive consumption is associated with weight gain and higher risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Unsaturated fats are preferable to saturated or trans fats.
  • Saturated fats
    7.2 g
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    Saturated fats, commonly known as “bad fats”, are mostly found in processed foods and in some products of animal origin. If consumed in excess, they can have adverse effects on cardiovascular health, including increases in LDL-cholesterol levels. Try to eat better lipids such as those found in fish, nuts, oilseeds, and oils!
  • Cholesterol
    21 mg
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    Your body mainly uses cholesterol to produce hormones. It is only found in foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. However, dietary cholesterol has little to no influence on your cholesterol level compared to saturated and trans fats.
  • Sodium
    288 mg
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    In small quantities, sodium is an essential nutrient for your body. However, you probably eat too much of it without even being aware, and this overconsumption can have adverse effects on your health. Indeed, excess sodium targets organs and can lead to hypertension.
  • Carbohydrates
    88 g
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    Carbohydrates are a good source of energy. They are your brain’s main source of fuel for all functions. The carbohydrate group is divided into simple and complex sugars, fibers, and starches. Carbohydrates are mostly found in fruits, dairy products, baked goods, pastries, sweets, cereals, and legumes. It is recommended to not eat high quantities of added sugars. Limit your intake to 50 g/day.
  • Fibers
    28 g
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    Fibers have many health benefits. They are divided into two types: soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers can reduce your cholesterol level and help regulate glycemia (blood sugar levels). As for insoluble fibers, they increase stool bulk and regulate bowel function. Since they slow down the digestion process, they promote satiety, which contributes to appetite and weight control. You should consume at least 30 g everyday.
  • Proteins
    33 g
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    Protein has different roles in your body. They are essential to muscle, blood, and even skin development! In fact, protein build most of your bodily structures. They also provide all the amino acids your body needs to make neurotransmitters, new molecules, enzymes, and even certain hormones!
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