This vibrant salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, it serves two and is packed with healthy ingredients.
Recipe Information
– Total Time: 25 minutes – Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
Salad
– 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds – 2 cups arugula – 2 cups radicchio, shredded – 1 grapefruit, cut into sections – 1½ cups cooked lentils, canned and drained – ½ cup green peas – ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped – ½ avocado, sliced
Dressing
– 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil – 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar – 1 tsp Dijon mustard – 1 tsp maple syrup – 1 Tbsp shallots, minced – Flaky salt (such as Maldon salt), to taste – Black pepper, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Toast the pumpkin seeds in a small heated pan or toaster oven for 5–7 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
Step 2
Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed.
Step 3
In a large serving bowl, place the salad ingredients. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine. Season generously with flaky salt and black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Per Serving
– Calories: 580 – Protein: 21 grams – Carbohydrates: 63 grams (17 grams fiber) – Total Fat: 30.5 grams (4.5 grams saturated fat) – Sodium: 465 milligrams (plus additional for salting to taste)
This salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it a great addition to your meal repertoire. Enjoy!