Say Hello to Your Brain’s New Best Friend: Garden Geek’s Beet, Feta, and Pistachio Salad!
Hi everyone! I’m excited to share a recipe with you today that’s as tasty as it is brain-boosting: Garden Geek’s Beet, Feta, and Pistachio Salad. This delightful dish draws inspiration from the MIND diet, renowned for its brain health benefits. Keep reading to learn how to make a tasty side salad that’s sure to please your taste buds and may just help your MIND.
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Jump to RecipeWhy the MIND Diet?
The MIND diet combines elements from the Mediterranean and DASH diets, focusing on foods that can potentially improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of neurological diseases. It emphasizes berries, leafy greens, nuts, whole grains, and other foods rich in antioxidants and nutrients beneficial for the brain.
Ingredients Spotlight:
- Beets: These vibrant root vegetables are not just flavorful; they’re packed with vitamins and minerals.
- Pistachios & Feta Cheese: Adding a crunch with pistachios and creamy texture with feta enhances the salad’s taste and nutritional value.
- Greens & Mint: Freshly harvested from my indoor hydroponic system, these greens are crisp and clean, elevating the freshness of the salad.
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Say Hello to Your Brain’s New Best Friend: Garden Geek’s Beet, Feta, and Pistachio Salad!
Today’s post introduces a nutritious Roasted Beet, Feta, and Pistachio Salad inspired by the MIND diet, known for enhancing brain health. This salad includes beets, pistachios, feta cheese, and hydroponically grown greens, combining flavors and nutrients beneficial for cognitive function. Explore more about the MIND diet through recommended resources.
Garden Geek Beet, Feta, and Pistachio Salad
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker optional
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets roasted and cubed
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- A big handful of hydroponic greens spinach, arugula
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Freshly picked mint for garnish
Instructions
Preparing the Beets:
- Pressure Cooker: Cook beets on high pressure for 15 minutes with natural release. Check for doneness by piercing the beets with a fork. The fork should enter easily but there should still be some slight resistance. If its not quite done enough, add a couple more minutes to the pressure cook time.
- Oven Roasting: Wrap beets in foil and roast at 400°F until tender, about 45-60 minutes.
Salad Assembly:
- Mix the roasted beets, pistachios, and feta with hydroponic greens.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and honey for the dressing.
- Combine all ingredients, toss gently, and garnish with mint.
Notes
- Calories: 120 per serving
- Fat: 5.5 grams per serving
- Protein: 3.375 grams per serving
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams per serving
Nutrition
Dive Deeper into the MIND Diet:
Learn more about how this diet may be able to improve your health!
For more detailed information on the MIND diet and its benefits, consider exploring these resources:
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Learn more here
- Healthline’s MIND Diet guide: Start here
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Alzheimer’s Research Center: Read more
Disclaimer:
I share these insights to inspire healthier eating habits, but can’t stress enough that I am not a doctor. Please do what is right for you and consult a medical professional if you have any concerns. Good news is that even if not for health, this recipe is mighty tasty.
