Homemade ginger and sunflower seed salad dressing to reap all the nutritional benefits of these seeds and ginger root.
Sunflower seeds benefits
Sunflower seeds contain good quality, in this way they are excellent for preventing problems related to the cardiovascular system and improving blood circulation.
Also, they have a high content of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant, good for the skin, fertility and circulation. They have high levels of phosphorus and magnesium, great for proper brain function, memory and the nervous system.
On the other hand, they have a high calcium content, which is why they are recommended for pregnant women, children and people with osteoporosis, among others.
It has anti-inflammatory properties and aids in digestion while the fresh lemon juice is full of vitamin C and is highly antibacterial.
Put these three ingredients together in this healthy salad dressing recipe and start enjoying all the benefits in a single preparation that can also add flavor to your meals.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds.
- One lemon’s juice.
- Zest of lemon zest.
- 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar.
- 1 tablespoon ginger root, grated.
- 1 clove garlic.
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup soy sauce.
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
- 1 cup olive oil and / or sesame oil.
- 2 teaspoons mustard.
Instructions:
Cover the sunflower seeds with water and soak overnight. Drain and rinse.
Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Refrigerate before using.