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So-Good-For-You Salad

So-Good-For-You Salad lives up to its name with a vibrant mix of greens, shredded carrots, crunchy seeds, avocado, and a citrusy vinaigrette. It’s light yet satisfying, loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber. Customize it with chickpeas, quinoa, or grilled tofu for an extra protein punch. Ideal as a weekday lunch, a wholesome side, or a post-workout meal.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/3 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds without shells
  • 1/3 cup walnuts halves
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard ribs removed and sliced thin (about 3 cups)
  • 1 bunch collard greens ribs removed and sliced thin (about 3 cups)
  • 1 bundle lacinato kale ribs removed and sliced thin (about 3 cups)
  • 1/3 cup canned chickpeas rinsed
  • 1/3 cup canned kidney beans rinsed
  • 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Mason Jar Raspberry Dressing
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup raspberry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Splash of water
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Whisk or fork
  • Salad tongs or serving spoons
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Small bowl or jar (for dressing)
  • Large salad bowl

Method
 

  1. For the salad: Add the almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds and walnuts to a dry skillet and toast over medium heat until they brown slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  2. For the dressing: Add the raspberries to a mason jar. Using the back of a wooden spoon, smash the berries. Add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon, water and some salt and pepper. Secure the lid and shake.
  3. Add the spinach, chard, collard greens and kale to a salad bowl. Toss with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the dressing. Top with the chickpeas, kidney beans and feta and toss before serving. Refrigerate the remaining dressing.

Notes

A fresh and energizing salad brimming with color, texture, and goodness, perfect for a feel-good meal anytime.

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