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12-Ingredient Superfood Salad Bowl

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN ·
Published June 29, 2020 ·
< 1 min read
Summary

Simple yet nourishing, this salad has all of the elements for optimizing plant-based nutrition. Both kale and edamame are packed with calcium while nuts and seeds offer magnesium. Overall, it’s loaded with plant-based protein, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. Also, it’s super delicious and satisfying on all levels with the sweetness from the cranberries, earthiness from the kale, creaminess from the avocado and crunchiness from the sunflower seeds.

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Yields2 ServingsPrep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins

Ingredients

 3 cups organic kale (stems removed, chopped)
 1 cup organic edamame (frozen, thawed)
 1 cup cooked organic whole grain (your choice — quinoa, millet, buckwheat, farro, brown rice, etc.)
 1 avocado (chopped)
 ½ cup red onion (chopped)
 ½ cup carrots (shredded)
 4 radishes (raw, sliced)
 ½ cup walnuts (chopped)
 ¼ cup sunflower seeds (raw, unsalted)
 ¼ cup dried cranberries (fruit juice sweetened)
 2 tbsp hemp seeds
 ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)

Directions

1

To a large bowl, add all ingredients and mix well.

2

Divide between two medium bowls.

3

Top with the Creamy Citrus Dressing or a simple squeeze of lemon.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Use any unsulfured, dried fruit you have on hand in place of the cranberries.

In place of kale use arugula, mixed greens, or spinach.

Pop in some pumpkin seeds as a sub for the sunflower.

Use pecans, almonds, pistachios, or cashews in place of the walnuts.

Substitute lentils, black beans, chickpeas, or another loved legume for the edamame.

Use yellow, white, or green onion in place of red onion.

Substitute another herb such as dill, parsley, or basil in place of cilantro.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

 3 cups organic kale (stems removed, chopped)
 1 cup organic edamame (frozen, thawed)
 1 cup cooked organic whole grain (your choice — quinoa, millet, buckwheat, farro, brown rice, etc.)
 1 avocado (chopped)
 ½ cup red onion (chopped)
 ½ cup carrots (shredded)
 4 radishes (raw, sliced)
 ½ cup walnuts (chopped)
 ¼ cup sunflower seeds (raw, unsalted)
 ¼ cup dried cranberries (fruit juice sweetened)
 2 tbsp hemp seeds
 ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)

Directions

1

To a large bowl, add all ingredients and mix well.

2

Divide between two medium bowls.

3

Top with the Creamy Citrus Dressing or a simple squeeze of lemon.

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