Looking to add more leafy greens to your diet?
Struggle to find a salad recipe you actually enjoy?
Not sure how to make a salad dressing at home?
Then this recipe is for you!
I wanted to create a salad that you will actually enjoy eating and that will keep you full and satisfied packed with amazing nutrient dense foods. Remember when eating plant based foods, the portion size may seem a little bigger than you are used to, and that is OKAY! Vegetables are naturally lower in calories, so it's important to eat enough to prevent ravenous hunger later in the day, and to make sure your body is getting all the nutrients it needs. Experiment with what feels good for you when it comes to portion size.
Here’s what to do.
Prep/Cook Time
15 mins
Ingredients
Salad greens (mixed salad greens, spinach, kale)
Broccoli
Celery
Red Pepper
Sprouts
Avocado
Stone ground mustard
Balsamic
Olive Oil
Garlic
Optional (lemon)
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing.
1 TBS olive oil to about 2 TBS balsamic, and add 1- 2 tsp. of mustard (depending on preferences). Next, finely mince 1 clove of garlic and stir all ingredients together until blended evenly.
In a large bowl, start with the base of the salad (greens). I like to use any greens I have on hand, normally mixed salad greens, kale, and spinach. Take two big handfuls of mixed greens, handful of spinach, and chop of 1-2 stems of kale. You can chop up greens for smaller bites.
Chop 2 stalks of celery and 1/2 a red pepper. Add to greens.
Next, chop 1 head of broccoli. (should be about 1/2 a cup to 3/4 cup).
Top with sprouts or micro greens (any kind will do).
Add 1/2-1 full avocado (depending on size and hunger). You can also mash avocado and add to dressing for a thick creamy mixture.
Finally, dress the salad, mix, and enjoy! (optional squeeze of lemon juice).
Happy eating!
Let me know if you give the recipe a try or any fun modifications you made. (: