This vibrant, layered salad is rich in plant-based protein, fibre, and healthy fats, supporting heart health and digestion. Packed with fresh vegetables and antioxidant-rich seeds, it offers a nutrient-dense, balanced meal that nourishes your immune system and promotes overall wellness.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tsp date paste (2 dates blitzed in a food processor with 4 tbsp water) or 2 tsp honey
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- A pinch of cumin
- A pinch of salt
SALAD
- 120g mixed grains of choice (cooked as per packet instructions)
- 1/2 courgette, diced
- 1 x 400g tin of mixed beans
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- ½ large cucumber, chopped
- ½ carrot, grated
- ½ red cabbage, grated
- ½ avocado, chopped
- 60g spinach
- 1 tbsp mixed seeds
- 50g feta, crumbled
- Dried oregano (optional)
- Pumpkin seeds (optional)
Method
- Mix the dressing ingredients in one bowl and then add to the bottom layer of your jar.
- The second layer in your jar will be your grain of choice followed by the mixed beans and courgette.
- Then add the tomatoes, cucumber, carrot & red cabbage.
- The fourth layer will be your avocado, spinach & mixed seeds.
- Finally, top with feta, as well as oregano and pumpkin seeds (if using).
If you are looking for more salad inspiration, check out this beetroot, lentil & goat’s cheese salad and this end of summer salad.
Plus, if you want to eat this salad fresh, just combine the ingredients into one bowl, layering as per the instructions listed above.
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