This is a two-for-one recipe — two tasty and simple recipes using nutrient-packed ingredients to make one delicious salad. First, make the Orange Miso Dressing for a savory and slightly sweet dressing that you’ll want for days to come (hint: double the batch!). Second, assemble fennel, orange, kale, and avocado, before drizzling with the dressing. Finally, top with sweet cranberries and crunchy almonds for a refreshing and satisfying dish!
This meal is a great example of how you can optimize plant-based nutrition in a salad. As you probably know, you can get lots of protein from nuts and seeds. Walnuts have 4 grams of protein per ounce and come with other essential nutrients like fiber, essential fatty acids, and phytonutrients. Tahini has almost 3 grams of protein per tablespoon plus calcium, copper and selenium. Amaranth is a pseudograin with more protein than any other grain at 9 grams per cooked cup. And, kale has boatloads of other nutrients like beta carotene, iron, and calcium. This salad is nourishing and satisfying!