Looking to give your salad a healthy boost? Superfoods are everyday ingredients packed with nutrients that support your health and wellness, from improving immunity to keeping your energy levels up.
At Unity, we believe it’s not just about buying the right vitamins and health supplements, but also about adding the right foods to your daily meals. Here are three easy superfoods you can toss into your next salad, plus easy salad recipes to help you enjoy them.
Superfood | Benefit | Why Add It | Ideal Supplement Match |
Miso Paste | High in protein, iron, B-vitamins & probiotics. May improve digestion and may reduce risk of cancer | Creates creamy umami flavour, supports gut immunity | Vitamin C effervescent tablets for immune+gut health |
Ginger Powder | Anti-inflammatory, supports immunity function | Adds warmth and spice to immune-boosting salads | Age 50+ multivitamin with anti-inflammatory blends |
Cashew Nuts | Rich in healthy fats and minerals (magnesium). May help reduce cholesterol | Adds crunch and heart-friendly fats | Cod liver oil capsules for essential fatty acids |
1. Miso Pasta Salad
For the salad:
- 1 cup Wholemeal Spiral Pasta, boiled in salted water till cooked & drained
- 1 Hard-Boiled Egg (sliced)
- 1 cup Small Broccoli Florets (lightly boiled)
- 1 Carrot (grated)
- 1 tbsp Sundried Tomato
- 1 Small Bunch Parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Toasted Pine Nuts
- 2 tbsp Toasted Cashew Nuts
- 1 Large Avocado (peeled & pitted)
For the dressing:
- 1 tsp Miso Paste
- 1 tbsp Tahini
- 1 tbsp Cashew Butter
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Orange Juice
Blend the miso paste, tahini, cashew butter, garlic powder, lemon juice & orange juice into a tasty miso dressing. Toss the vegetable, pasta, nuts & seeds in the dressing. Top with sliced eggs. Serve.
2. Heat On Immune Salad
For the salad:
- 1 cup Cauliflower Florets (lightly steamed)
- 1 tbsp Sundried Tomato
- 1 Hard-Boiled Egg (chopped)
- 1 handful Toasted Almonds
For the dressing:
- 1 tsp Miso Paste
- 1 tsp Almond Butter
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Ginger Powder
- 1 tsp Lemon or Orange Juice
- Salt & pepper, to taste
What you’ll need to do: Blend the miso paste, almond butter, garlic powder, ginger powder & juice into a dressing. Toss the vegetables and egg in the dressing. Top with almonds. Serve.
3. Immune Triple C Cashew Butter Slaw
For the salad:
- 2 Carrots (finely shredded)
- ½ head Small Purple Cabbage (finely shredded)
- ½ head Small Green Cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1 Hard-Boiled Egg (chopped)
- 1 handful Toasted Cashew Nuts
- 1 tbsp Cashew Butter
For the dressing:
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cashew Nut Milk
- 2 tsp Manuka Honey
- 1 tsp Dried Coriander
- Salt & pepper, to taste
What you’ll need to do: Blend the cashew butter, tahini, lemon juice, cashew milk, manuka honey & coriander into a dressing. Toss the vegetables and egg in the dressing. Top with cashew nuts. Serve.
Shop for superfoods at FairPrice Online, or visit a Unity store and chat with our friendly pharmacists for personalised advice on supplements and health routines.
