Express recipes: Trying to eat healthy? Whip up this Classic Rocket Leaves Salad

They are a part of the cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable family. Cruciferous vegetables have been shown to inhibit the development of cancer cells in many organs, protect cells from DNA damage and inactivate carcinogens. So generously add rocket leaves to your salads. Here are some more salad ideas with rocket leaves.

Ingredients:

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 0 | Serves 2

1/3 cup – Parmesan cheese, shaved or crumbled
1 tbsp – Olive oil
1 tbsp – Lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings:

Pomegranate Kernels
Sunflower seeds

Method:

* Wash and dry the rocket leaves to remove all water. Either use a salad spinner or pat dry with a kitchen towel.

* Place the leaves in a big bowl. Directly squeeze the lemon juice on top of the leaves. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss everything well.

* Add the parmesan shavings. You can use an everyday peeler knife to shave off thin pieces of parmesan from the block.

* The classic rocket leaves salad is ready! Add some optional toppings like pomegranate kernels and/or seeds.

*Serve immediately. The leaves become soggy if left in dressing for too long. You can make the dressing separately ahead of time and drizzle it in the salad just before serving!