Green superfood salad

Nutrition content per serve

342 calories | Protein: 11g | Carb: 41g | Sugar: 3g | Total fat: 17g | Sat fat: 2g | Fibre: 13g | Serves 4 | Total time: 30 minutes
* Approximate values from Xyris Foodworks software

Ingredients:

Salad:

• 1 cup pre-cooked quinoa
• 100g raw spinach
• ½ cup roasted almonds or walnuts
• ½ large avocado, diced
• 1 small broccoli chopped into florets, pre-cooked (boiled or microwaved)
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• ½ cup mung bean sprouts
• 1 zucchini, grilled or spiralised
• 1 large spring onion, sliced thinly
• 10-12 green olives, pitted
• ½ cup crumbled feta
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries (opt for the low or reduced sugar packet)
• Handful of mint and basil leaves to garnish
  
  

Dressing:

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon or lime juice
• ½ roasted or raw garlic clove, grated finely
• 1 tsp chilli paste / a pinch of flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Add all salad ingredients into a bowl and mix until well combined.
2. Make the dressing, stir together until well combined and then pour over the salad.
3. Add the mint and basil on top and serve.

Notes:

• If you’re not serving the salad immediately, add the dressing closer to when you’re serving the dish
• For a dairy free option, swap feta cheese for dairy free cheese, nutritional yeast or a whole avocado. 

All information contained in this article has been prepared by CBHS health professionals and is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.