Hearty Purple Power Salad
A nutrient-rich salad featuring mixed greens, roasted broccoli, hearty chickpeas, black beans, and vibrant purple potatoes, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette. This colorful salad packs a punch of flavors, textures, and powerful antioxidants. It's the perfect guilt-free option for a nutritious lunch or a satisfying side dish.
ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup purple potatoes, cooked and cubed
- 1 cup broccoli florets, roasted
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seedsFor the vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted broccoli, cooked purple potatoes, chickpeas, black beans, red onion, and parsley.
- 2.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to prepare the vinaigrette.
- 3.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- 4.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese (if using) and sunflower seeds over the salad.
- 5.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant and nutritious power salad!
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