SUPERFOOD SALAD

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Just starting a health kick, getting off the sauce for the next 30 days and back to the gym. This recipe just came to me, so thought I'd share! It is great with salmon, boiled eggs, and avocado.

Provided by Superfoods

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup water
½ cup quinoa
½ sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
1 beet, peeled and cut into chunks
½ cup edamame (soybeans)
1 plum tomato, chopped
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ (5 ounce) package fresh spinach
¼ large red onion, diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, chopped
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and cover; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Pour into a strainer; run cold water over quinoa to cool slightly.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add sweet potato and beet; cover and steam until tender, about 15 minutes. Add edamame; steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool until running water.
  • Combine tomato, red bell pepper, spinach, red onion, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper in a large bowl. Fold in cooked quinoa, sweet potato, beet, and edamame. Top salad with goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 147.5 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

Regene Ortojan
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This salad is so good! I will definitely be making it again.


Ruby Reynolds
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I love this salad! It's the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Jan Ucieklak
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This salad is so delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with antioxidant-rich berries and nuts.


Lutfia Hussein
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This salad is amazing! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Wiremu Baker
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This salad is so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect salad to serve at a party or potluck.


Mr Bali
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I made this salad for my family last night, and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. It's definitely a keeper.


Gana Ahmedتنن
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with antioxidant-rich berries and nuts. It's the perfect salad to enjoy after a workout.


KuroAri58 Dg
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I always get compliments on it when I bring it to potlucks.


Vusi M.k
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the sweet berries, crunchy nuts, and tangy dressing. It's the perfect salad for a summer picnic.


Bahadur Pathan
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Delphine Uwamaliya
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.