How To Receive Meals

The Perfect Power Salad

Servings: 3

Serving Size: 2 Cups

Ingredients:

Power Salad:

  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1/3 lb. carrots, shredded
  • 1/8 bunch scallions/green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 oz spinach (or other greens), chopped
  • 1 x 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup dates, pitted and chopped
Honey-Lemon Dressing:
  • 1 tsp ground cumin powder
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp honey / maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Method

Power Salad:
  • Soak quinoa and then cook according to directions. Let cool completely.
  • Toss quinoa with remaining salad ingredients.
Honey-Lemon Dressing:
  • Add dressing ingredients in bowl or blender and mix until combined.
  • Drizzle dressing into salad and toss salad to combine everything.

Notes

  • Can substitute raisins and apricots for dates.
  • Can add chopped pistachios or other nuts as garnish.