Super Salad

Meet your new favorite powerhouse meal: the Super Salad! Brimming with vibrant ingredients, this nutrient-packed recipe combines fresh baby spinach, peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet carrot for a delicious base that’s as colorful as it is healthy. Toss in creamy avocado, zesty red onion, protein-rich quinoa, and crunchy sunflower seeds for layers of texture and flavor, then finish with a tangy homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Whether topped with optional crumbled feta cheese or enjoyed dairy-free, this quick-to-prepare dish is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence—perfect for lunch, dinner, or a refreshing side. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and plant-based protein, this superfood salad is as wholesome as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Baby spinach
• 2 cups Arugula
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Cooked quinoa
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Raw sunflower seeds
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber and carrot. Add these to the bowl for crunch.

Step 4

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice it into chunks and gently toss it into the salad.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad. Use less if you prefer a milder onion flavor.

Step 6

Add the cooked quinoa to the salad for added texture and protein.

Step 7

If using, crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with sunflower seeds for a nutty crunch.

Step 8

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 10

Serve immediately, or chill for 10 minutes for a refreshing, slightly cooled salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(531.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	824.8

Total Fat 64.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2638.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 28.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 757.9mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1261.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.7%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 19.3%