Healthy Veggie Power Salad Recipe
created by
Jessica S. Apr. 20, 2025
“Lunch was leftover veggies from the pot pie on a bed of lettuce plus a grapefruit. Dinner was another of the usual smoothies because it was crazy when I got home from work. For an evening snack I had the rest of the Buffalo cauliflower with the cottage cheese ranch dip.”
Coach Erin
“Amazing updates Jessica!! And thanks for sharing and your smoothie sounds very nutritious nice ingredients and keep it up here”
Instructions
1.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed leafy greens, cooked mixed vegetables, quinoa or chickpeas, grapefruit segments, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
2.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
4.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled salad.
Ingredients
1.
4 cups mixed leafy greens (spinach, kale, romaine)
2.
1 cup cooked mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, bell peppers)
3.
1 cup cooked quinoa or chickpeas (for added protein)
4.
1 grapefruit, segmented
5.
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
6.
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
7.
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
8.
2 tablespoons olive oil
9.
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10.
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition
calories
220
fat
10
saturates
1
carbohydrates
30
fibers
8
sugar
5
addedSugar
0
protein
8
Healthy Veggie Power Salad Recipe
My Rating
Jessica S.Author
"Lunch was leftover veggies from the pot pie on a bed of lettuce plus a grapefruit. Dinner was another of the usual smoothies because it was crazy when I got home from work. For an evening snack I had the rest of the Buffalo cauliflower with the cottage cheese ranch dip."
Coach Erin
"Amazing updates Jessica!! And thanks for sharing and your smoothie sounds very nutritious nice ingredients and keep it up here"