🌱 The Ultimate Super Salad for Energy, Immunity & Glow

When you want a meal that’s fresh, filling, and full of goodness, this Super Salad ticks all the boxes. It’s packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, plant-based protein, and crunch — making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side to share.

🥗 Why It’s a “Super” Salad

This salad isn’t just lettuce and cucumber. It’s a powerhouse of:

• Leafy greens for vitamins K, C & folate

• Healthy fats from avocado & olive oil for hormone and skin health

• Rainbow veg for antioxidants that fight inflammation

• Seeds for minerals like zinc & magnesium

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Base:

• 100g quinoa (uncooked) – rinsed

• 1 large handful baby spinach

• 1 large handful rocket (arugula)

• 1/2 small red cabbage, finely shredded

• 1 medium carrot, grated

• 1/2 cucumber, diced

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1 small red pepper, chopped

• 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (or 1/2 tin, drained & rinsed)

Toppings:

• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds

• Fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, or basil)

Dressing:

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup

• Pinch of sea salt & black pepper

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Quinoa – Use one ready cooked sachet of quinoa

2. Prepare the vegetables – While quinoa cooks, chop, shred, and grate your vegetables.

3. Mix the dressing – In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar/lemon, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.

4. Assemble the salad – In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, greens, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, pepper, chickpeas, and avocado.

5. Add seeds & herbs – Sprinkle pumpkin & sunflower seeds on top and add fresh herbs.

6. Dress & toss – Pour over the dressing, toss gently, and serve.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Swap quinoa for buckwheat or brown rice if preferred.

• Add grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu for extra protein.

• Use seasonal veggies for variety and freshness.

• Double the dressing recipe and keep in a jar for quick weekday salads.

🌟 Nutrition Boost

One serving gives you:

• A good dose of plant-based protein (around 12–14g)

• Healthy fats for brain and hormone support

• A rainbow of phytonutrients to help reduce inflammation

• Fibre for gut health and steady energy