Power​ ​Pack​ ​Super​ ​Salad​ ​–​ ​Coming​ ​Soon! The​ ​Terrace​ ​Restaurant​ ​located​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Lonnie​ ​Poole​ ​Golf​ ​Course​ ​will​ ​be​ ​introducing​ ​its​ ​new winter​ ​menu​ ​on​ ​January​ ​8,​ ​2018.​ ​I​ ​am​ ​very​ ​excited​ ​to​ ​introduce​ ​my​ ​ ​Power​ ​Pack​ ​salad​ ​recipe​ ​that is​ ​loaded​ ​with​ ​wonderful​ ​nutrients​ ​and​ ​healthy​ ​benefits​ ​for​ ​winter​ ​months. This​ ​salad​ ​is​ ​full​ ​of​ ​wonderful​ ​flavors​ ​and textures​ ​that​ ​make​ ​your​ ​mouth​ ​want​ ​to smile:​ ​the​ ​crunchy​ ​goodness​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Brussel sprout​ ​slaw​ ​mix,​ ​the​ ​tart​ ​Granny​ ​Smith apples,​ ​sweet​ ​cherries​ ​and​ ​the​ ​gentle​ ​bite​ ​of the​ ​ginger​ ​dressing​ ​topped​ ​with​ ​spiced pumpkin​ ​seeds.​ ​ ​What​ ​is​ ​even​ ​more amazing,​ ​this​ ​dish​ ​is​ ​loaded​ ​with​ ​all​ ​the healthy​ ​support​ ​your​ ​body​ ​needs​ ​for​ ​cold and​ ​flu​ ​season.​ ​Not​ ​that​ ​you​ ​will​ ​notice, but​ ​the​ ​Power​ ​Pack​ ​is​ ​vegan,​ ​gluten​ ​free, and​ ​also​ ​includes​ ​a​ ​complete​ ​protein​ ​of edamame. This​ ​is​ ​one​ ​healthy​ ​power​ ​pack​ ​dish​ ​that​ ​you​ ​do​ ​not​ ​want​ ​to​ ​miss​ ​out​ ​on​ ​this​ ​winter. The​ ​Power​ ​Pack​ ​“Goodies” Kale​ ​–​ ​Contains​ ​calcium​ ​and​ ​Vitamin​ ​C​ ​for​ ​immune​ ​support​ ​and​ ​anti-inflammatory​ ​support Brussel​ ​Sprouts​ ​-​ ​Anti-inflammatory,​ ​antioxidant​ ​and​ ​detox​ ​support Kohlrabi​ ​-​ ​Increases​ ​energy​ ​and​ ​metabolism;​ ​improves​ ​bone​ ​strength Dried​ ​Cranberries-​ ​Provides​​ ​anti-inflammatory​ ​and​ ​immune​ ​support Pumpkin​ ​Seeds​ ​-​ ​Improves​ ​insulin​ ​and​ ​blood​ ​sugar​ ​regulation.​ ​Help​ ​immunity​ ​systems​ ​with​ ​its ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​antimicrobial​ ​properties Edamame​ ​–​ ​Contains​ ​calcium​ ​for​ ​bone​ ​support,​ ​Vitamin​ ​C​ ​for​ ​immune​ ​support,​ ​Folate​ ​and Pantothenic​ ​acid​ ​(B​ ​vitamins)needed​ ​for​ ​the​ ​production​ ​of​ ​DNA​ ​and​ ​RNA Apples​ ​–​ ​Contain​ ​fiber​ ​to​ ​help​ ​digestion,​ ​antioxidants​ ​and​ ​anti-inflammatory​ ​properties Ginger​​ ​–​ ​Helps​ ​digestion,​ ​cold​ ​and​ ​flu​ ​relief,​ ​helps​ ​alleviate​ ​pain​ ​and​ ​inflammation Pumpkin​ ​Seeds​​ ​–​ ​Contains​ ​zinc​ ​for​ ​immunity​ ​support​ ​and​ ​anti-diabetic​ ​effects

William​ ​Brizzolara Associate​ ​Director,​ ​NC​ ​State​ ​Dining Chef​ ​Bio:​​ ​Bill​ ​has​ ​been​ ​our​ ​campus​ ​executive​ ​chef​ ​since​ ​1996​ ​and before​ ​that​ ​as​ ​worked​ ​in​ ​such​ ​prestigious​ ​hotels​ ​as​ ​Four​ ​Seasons Chicago,​ ​The​ ​Swiss​ ​Hotel​ ​Atlanta,​ ​and​ ​Raleigh's​ ​Capital​ ​City​ ​Club.

RECIPE Curly​ ​Kale 1.5​ ​oz Salt pinch Black​ ​Pepper pinch Ginger​ ​Poppyseed​ ​Dressing 2​ ​oz Brussel​ ​Sprout/Kohlrabi​ ​Slaw​ ​Mix 4.5​ ​oz​ ​(can​ ​use​ ​your​ ​favorite​ ​slaw​ ​mixture) Edamame 2​ ​oz​ ​ ​(steam​ ​or​ ​simmer​ ​for​ ​10​ ​minutes​ ​then​ ​drain​ ​and shock) Fried​ ​Cranberries 1.5​ ​oz Granny​ ​Smith​ ​Apples 1.5​ ​oz​ ​ ​½​ ​inch​ ​dice Salt Pinch Black​ ​Pepper Pinch Grape​ ​Tomatoes 3​ ​each​ ​(cut​ ​in​ ​half​ ​) Pumpkin​ ​Seeds​ ​-Toasted​ ​and​ ​Season​ ​1​ ​tbsp Instructions Place​ ​kale​ ​in​ ​bowl​ ​and​ ​season​ ​with​ ​first​ ​amount​ ​of​ ​salt​ ​and​ ​pepper Place​ ​slaw​ ​mixture,​ ​apples,​ ​cranberries,​ ​edamame​ ​in​ ​bowl​ ​and​ ​toss​ ​with​ ​2​ ​oz​ ​of​ ​the​ ​poppyseed dressing Place​ ​in​ ​center​ ​of​ ​the​ ​kale Toss​ ​with​ ​toasted​ ​pumpkin​ ​seed Drizzle​ ​the​ ​second​ ​amount​ ​of​ ​poppy​ ​seed​ ​dressing​ ​(1​ ​oz)​ ​over​ ​the​ ​exposed​ ​kale​ ​leaves Place​ ​the​ ​6​ ​½​ ​grape​ ​tomatoes​ ​evenly​ ​around​ ​salad