Mixed Greens Power Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Vibrant bowl with fresh greens, vegetables, beans, and crunchy nuts for a wholesome meal.

# 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 and 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 fresh 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 - Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl to form the foundation.
02 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper, shredded carrot, and avocado slices evenly over the greens.
03 - Scatter rinsed and drained chickpeas or black beans across the bowl.
04 - Sprinkle chopped toasted nuts and pumpkin seeds uniformly over the vegetables.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
06 - Drizzle dressing over the salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to combine or present as a composed layered bowl.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes with zero cooking time.
  • Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and adaptable for vegan diets.
  • Packed with fiber from chickpeas and healthy fats from avocado and walnuts.
  • A versatile base that allows for various vegetable and bean substitutions.
02 -
  • Toast your walnuts or almonds briefly to enhance their crunch and flavor profile.
  • Keep the dressing separate if you are preparing this for meal prep to prevent the greens from wilting.
  • Substitute maple syrup for honey to make the entire dish vegan-friendly.
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