A vibrant medley of fresh greens, vegetables, beans, and crunchy nuts for a wholesome meal ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Greens
01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, kale, romaine)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 large carrot, shredded
06 - 1 small avocado, sliced
→ Legumes
07 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas or black beans, rinsed and drained
→ Nuts and Seeds
08 - 1/3 cup toasted walnuts or almonds, roughly chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
→ Dressing
10 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Arrange 4 cups mixed salad greens in a large salad bowl to form the foundation
02 - Layer halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red bell pepper, shredded carrot, and sliced avocado neatly over the greens
03 - Distribute rinsed and drained chickpeas or black beans evenly across the bowl
04 - Sprinkle toasted chopped walnuts or almonds and pumpkin seeds over the top
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined
06 - Drizzle dressing over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to combine or maintain layered composition for presentation
