A vibrant medley of fresh greens, vegetables, beans, and nuts for a wholesome, nutrient-dense meal ready in 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
→ Beans
07 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas or black beans, rinsed and drained
→ Nuts & 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 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 Make It:
01 - Arrange mixed greens in the bottom of a large salad bowl, creating an even foundation.
02 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, and avocado neatly over the greens in a visually appealing pattern.
03 - Sprinkle rinsed chickpeas or black beans evenly across the assembled vegetables.
04 - Distribute toasted nuts and pumpkin seeds across the top layer for texture and nutrition.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
06 - Drizzle prepared dressing over the bowl just before serving. Toss gently to combine or maintain layered presentation as preferred.
