On Wednesday, after yoga, I took myself off to my favourite organic cafe for lunch all by myself. Now, I’m not usually a ‘just salad’ kind of girl and it is extremely hard to resist their beautiful, fresh out of the oven muffins sitting on the counter daring you to take one…however…this salad is the best. Ever. And so simple…I’ve recreated it at home so I can share it with you!
Seasonal Super Salad
So delicious and so good for you!
What you need:
Obviously feel free to swap and change things according to the season or what you have in the fridge or garden but here is how I made it today…
Serves 2 generously.
1 baby Cos lettuce (or 1/2 a big one)
Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
2 grated carrots (do this in the food processor if you like…with the beetroot)
1 raw, peeled medium sized beetroot, grated
1 avocado
Sesame seeds , sunflower seeds and pepitas, lightly toasted for in a dry pan until the sesames seeds start to pop.
Extras: If you are like me and think a salad couldn’t possibly fill you up (especially after a Bikram Yoga class) go for it and add in some grilled chicken breast, tuna, feta or goat cheese…whatever you like really.
All you have to do is assemble the salad on your plate in whichever way you like, top with a generous sprinkle of seeds and a drizzle of your favourite dressing. Done.
Pretty…
My Favourite Lemon Vinaigrette:
This makes enough for a few salads and will last in the jar in the fridge for about a week.
1/3 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
pinch of sea salt
grind of black pepper
Add all ingredients to a jar with a lid that closes on tight. Shake it really well. You might even like to listen to this song while your shaking and get your cardio for the day in!
YUM! May be a salad kind of day today.
You’re quick today! How is your healthy eating going? You know what, I have given up a lot in the name of health but I can’t seem to shake my (almost) daily soy latte…and I’m okay with that
Soy’s so bad for you! I just sent mum and article…you want it or do you hate me? Coffee is fine my habit was just creeping up to daily two…with the odd three thrown in! Ridiculous. Healthy eating going amazing. Feel so good actually. Had a tiny bit of pork last night, first meat in a week which is a totally new thing for me. Made spaghetti vongole in the thermo wednesday night – soo amazing. Then made indian spiced sweet potato and lentil patties with raita last night. Am on a roll. But what goes up….
I know – soy is not great but i get organic, no GM and hope for the best! I agree – the healthy eating is addictive. I’m getting to the point where it’s coming naturally now, craving veggie juice instead of muffins…LOL
Looks delicious Kristin!! I’ll share this post soon when I get the “Body and Lifestyle Spring Clean” up and running. I am definitely going to give the vinaigrette a go. I usually have salad “naked” or with lemon juice, but this one sounds lovely:-)
It is really tasty and you only need 2-3 teaspoons. Enjoy! I look forward to the Spring Clean!
yummy !! don’t feel bad about your latte – enjoy it – you have to nuture your soul as well as your body!
Thanks Sonia….sometimes it feels like there is a lot of giving up and not a lot of nurturing, doesn’t it?
I had a spicy chai latte made with just water and no soy (does that still make it a latte????) Anyway it was quite nice.
I think it’s just a chai tea but it sounds good xx
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YUMMO! I am a salad girl – through and through. BUT it has to be a huge and nutrient filled salad to fill me up (lots of avocados, nuts, seeds, dressings etc) – I just LOVE salad. Raw beetroot is SO good
This sounds fab!
I’m the same…I always add avocado, seeds, olives…things like that to fill me up!