The Ultimate Salad Bar Salad

Other VegetablesEVOOFishLeafy GreensNuts and SeedsBeans
Written By Laura Morris

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Early summer is the perfect time to enjoy crisp, colorful vegetables and energizing, satisfying salads. Packed with flavor and nutrition, this vibrant ultimate salad bar salad will help keep you energized and nourished throughout the day!

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Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 3 MIND Points: 1 lG, 1.5 Ov, 0.5 nut, 1 EVOO, 1 Bn

IINGREDIENTS:

Salad:

  • 3 cups chopped leafy greens, such as spinach or arugula

  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes

  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage

  • ½ cup sliced cucumber

  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained and lightly smashed

  • ¼ cup raw red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/3 cup chopped bread and butter pickles

  • 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds

Dressing:

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)

  • Squeeze of lemon

  • Optional garnish: fresh dill or parsley, black or kalamata olives

DIRECTIONS:

  • In a medium salad bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumber, chickpeas, red onion, pickles, and seeds.

  • Drizzle with EVOO and a squeeze of lemon. Toss everything together to coat veggies in dressing.

  • Garnish with fresh herbs such as dill or parsley as desired

Customize this salad with suggested protein add-ins or any of your favorite pantry or fridge ingredients. Get creative and make something you look forward to!

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Laura Morris
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