Vegan Salad
Craving a nutrient-dense salad that only takes 15 minutes to make? You've come to the right place...
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, kale
- 2/3 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1/2 cucumber sliced, large
- 1 red bell pepper sliced or diced
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced, medium
- 3/4 cup chickpeas cooked
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 avocado diced or sliced (optional)
- 3 pepperoncinis sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared greens, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, chickpeas, and sunflower seeds.
- Separately, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Serve immediately with optional avocado and pepperoncini slices on top.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 658mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1647IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.