Detox with moringa: 5 salad ideas to try
What's the story
Moringa, the new superfood in town, is finding its way into kitchens around the world for its incredible nutritional benefits and versatility. This article explores five delicious ways to incorporate moringa into your vegan salads. These techniques not only provide a powerful nutrient boost but also elevate the flavors of your dishes, making them even more exciting and enjoyable.
Freshness
Moringa leaf toss-up
Incorporating fresh moringa leaves into your salad is simple. Just wash a handful of young leaves and toss them in with your favorite greens. The slightly peppery taste of moringa complements sweet or citrusy dressings, and adding these leaves not only enhances the flavor of your meal but also boosts its nutritional content with vitamins A and C.
Dress it up
Moringa powder dressing
To create a nutritious and flavorful dressing, combine one teaspoon of moringa powder with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. This vibrant mixture can be drizzled over salads or used as a marinade for vegetables before roasting. The earthy flavor of moringa powder complements the freshness of vegetables, while providing a boost of antioxidants and essential amino acids.
Crunch time
Toasted moringa seeds salad topper
Toasted moringa seeds bring a deliciously nutty crunch to your salads. Simply toast the seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until they pop (around two minutes). Let them cool before sprinkling over your salad. Not only are these seeds flavorful, but they're also high in fiber and iron, adding a nutritious boost to your meal.
Flavor infusion
Moringa infused oil
To prepare moringa-infused oil, warm half a cup of olive oil (don't boil, just gentle heat) and stir in two tablespoons of dried moringa leaves or powder. Let it simmer for ~5 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool. Strain the oil into a bottle. Drizzle this nutrient-rich infused oil in dressings or as a salad finisher for a subtle earthy flavor.
Sweet meets savory
Zesty moringa fruit salad
If you have a sweet tooth, you can try pairing fresh fruits like mangoes, pineapples, or berries with fresh moringa leaves for a refreshing twist. Dress these salads with lime juice and half a teaspoon of moringa powder for an extra zesty kick. This not only cuts through the sweetness but also adds a boost of vitamins C and E along with potassium to your dish.