If you could take a multivitamin in food form, why wouldn’t you? This is why you need to try the ultimate superfood salad from The Roasted Root. It is densely packed with vitamins A and C, folate, potassium as well as fiber. The salad itself is made from kale, red cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, broccoli, walnuts, avocados tossed with ginger-lemon dressing. Try it as a refreshing entrée salad or serve a smaller portion as a side.
Ultimate Superfood Salad
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
- 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For the Salad
- 2 cups dinosaur kale, tightly packed and thinly sliced
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Optional Topping: 2 medium avocados, diced
Directions
Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing (or put everything in a small blender and blend) and set aside until ready to use.
Add the kale, cabbage, broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots to a large serving bowl.
Pour desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated.
Add the parsley, sesame seeds and walnuts and toss again. Top with avocado if desired. May be served as an entrée salad or as a side salad to your favorite meal.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 8 | Serving Size: 1/8 of salad (does not include avocado)
Per serving: Calories: 203; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 39mg; Carbohydrates: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 5g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 580mg; Vitamin A: 137%; Vitamin C: 134%; Calcium: 13%; Iron: 10%
Julia Mueller writes the food blog, The Roasted Root, and is the author of Delicious Probiotic Drinks and Let Them Eat Kale!. Having grown up in Lake Tahoe, Julia loves to snowboard, mountain bike, and hike. She enjoys developing recipes that are nutrient-dense, easy to prepare, and approachable to make any night of the week. You can connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
Photo courtesy of Julia Mueller. Recipe originally published on The Roasted Root and Food Fanatic.
