A vibrant bowl with fresh greens, vegetables, beans, and crunchy nuts for a wholesome meal.
# Components:
→ 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 & 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
# Preparation steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens to create the foundation of the bowl.
02 - Neatly arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper, shredded carrot, and avocado over the greens in distinct sections.
03 - Distribute rinsed chickpeas or black beans evenly across the bowl for balanced protein distribution.
04 - Sprinkle toasted nuts and pumpkin seeds over the vegetables to add texture and crunch.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
06 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad immediately before serving. Gently toss to combine or leave layered for an elegant composed presentation.
