A berry merry Christmas recipe

MANILA, Philippines - Organique Acai shares healthy holiday recipes which are easy to prepare and delicious, too! Whether you’re hosting a party or bringing in your share of potluck, here’s a quick, simple acai berry recipe that’s nutritious and delicious.

Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is a tiny berry that grows on the acai palm tree and is native to Central and South America. The flavor combines red wine and chocolate. Praised for its super high antioxidant content and possible disease-fighting phytonutrients, the acai berry is an extremely nutritious fruit that’s a significant source of  omega 3 and omega 9 fatty acids. Acai berries are found to have the highest ORAC value and yet are low in sugar in their whole or puree form, which is good news for those on a low glycemic diet. Organique Acai premium puree is available at Mercury Drug or call 470-3580; 09228887883 for orders.

ACAI SMOOTHIE:    

Pour two ounces Organique Acai premium blend, a splash of milk (or a spoonful of yogurt as substitute), one cut-up ripe banana, about six ice cubes in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour acai smoothie into chilled glass, serve, and enjoy!

Makes for a single serving. To share, just double the recipe instructions.

To make green salad with chicken and  acai dressing:

Salad:

8 cups salad greens 

2 cups chopped chicken breast

1/2 cup sliced ​​red onion

4 cups chopped toasted peanuts

3/4 cup acai dressing

To prepare salad: 

To green salad, add chopped chicken, sliced ​​onion, and peanuts.  Toss. Sprinkle top with the dressing of açai.

Dressing:

1/2 cup Organique Acai puree juice

 3 tablespoons sugar 

1-1/2 tablespoons grated orange peels

3 tablespoons rice vinegar 

1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 

1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper

To prepare dressing:

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl to form a consistent mixture.

Serve. Enjoy!