Aphrodisiac Salad & Mojitos Recipe Video

While Giselle Achecar makes her aphrodisiac-laden arugula salad, Ana Cabán stops by the EcoRico Kitchen to make her fab mojitos. Salsa dancing ensues...

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

For making salad
 Pine nuts4 Tablespoon
 Arugula2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Avocado2
 Red bell pepper1
For dressing
 Lemon4
 Honey4 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Tablespoon, chopped finely
 Sea salt To Taste
 Pepper1 Teaspoon, coarsely ground
For making mojitos
 Lime2
 Mint2 Tablespoon
 Sugar4 Tablespoon
 Ice cubes1 Cup (16 tbs)
 White rum4 Ounce
 Club soda4 Ounce
For garnishing mojito
 Lemon wedges2

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 961 Calories from Fat 441

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 53 g80.9%

Saturated Fat 6.1 g30.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 222.8 mg9.3%

Total Carbohydrates 102 g34.2%

Dietary Fiber 25 g100.1%

Sugars 60.8 g

Protein 12 g24.7%

Vitamin A 69.2% Vitamin C 358.6%

Calcium 20.6% Iron 30.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. For mojito – slice lemons and put that in a muddler along with sugar. Muddle until all the juice from lemon is extracted.
2. For Salad – clean the arugula and red bell pepper from running water.
3. Slice finely the red bell pepper.
4. Spread the pine nuts over the cookie sheet and roast in preheated oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F.
5. For Dressing – in a bowl squeeze the lemons add in honey, garlic, pepper and salt. Mix well and set aside.

MAKING
6. For making Salad – In a bowl take arugula, red bell pepper and scrape avocados.
7. Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.
8. For making Mojitos – in a glass take ice cubes, add in lemon and sugar mixture; pour in white rum and soda.
9. Add in mint leaves in the mojito and top it with lemon wedges.

SERVING
10. Garnish salad with roasted pine nuts and serve with mojito and enjoy!
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