Now that the holiday's are over, I thought it would be a good time to post a nice, healthy salad!
We went to a local restaurant for my birthday dinner and I had this amazing salad. It was so good that we went back the next day for lunch and ordered it again. I did my best to replicate it, just switched out the pumpkin seeds with pistachios. Use your favorite greens and nuts to make it your own favorite salad. Next time I make it I’ll add some fried tofu just to bump up the protein.
We went to a local restaurant for my birthday dinner and I had this amazing salad. It was so good that we went back the next day for lunch and ordered it again. I did my best to replicate it, just switched out the pumpkin seeds with pistachios. Use your favorite greens and nuts to make it your own favorite salad. Next time I make it I’ll add some fried tofu just to bump up the protein.
Power Salad
1/2 cup
Quinoa (dry) – cooked according to pkg.
1/2 cup
Wild rice (dry) – cooked according to pkg.
1/2 cup
Brown rice (dry) – cooked
according to pkg.
1/2 cup
chickpeas
1/2 cup
Pistachio nuts/hearts or toasted pumpkin seeds
avocado
mixed
greens (kale/romaine/red cabbage)
Agave-Lime
Cilantro Vinaigrette
I made double the vinaigrette so I could use on veggies
throughout the week.
Agave-Lime
Cilantro Vinaigrette
1/2 cup
chopped cilantro
1/4 cup
plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon
lime juice
2 cloves
chopped garlic
1 tablespoon
Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon
agave
salt
& pepper to taste
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor until
smooth and creamy. Cover and
refrigerate until serving. Can be
stored for 2 days.
Looks absolutely delicious! I have some cilantro I should be using up, too. Perfect timing. :)
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