The salad I am sharing with you today is a twist on one of my favourite prepackaged salads. I have seen a variety of brands that have created a similar type of superfood salad, normally consisting of brussels sprouts, red cabbage, bean sprouts, kale {and more!}, with a poppy seed dressing. Today I will be sharing with you my version of this recipe – it makes the perfect lunch!
Nutrition
What is a superfood? A superfood is loaded with nutrients that are especially beneficial to your health. For example in this recipe there is a combination of superfood such as brussels sprouts, kale, and red cabbage. Brussels sprouts, kale and cabbage are all cruciferous vegetables and contain great amounts of phytonutrients- natural chemicals in plants that may prevent various diseases and keep you healthy!
Brussels Sprouts | Excellent source of vitamin C, K, folate, manganese, fibre, vitamin B6 and more. Brussels sprouts contain cholesterol lowering properties when brussels sprouts are lightly steamed {this activates properties in the brussels sprouts to bind to bile more easily than when raw}. Although this recipe does not steam the brussels sprouts you totally could if you want the added benefits!
Kale | Amazing source of vitamin A & C, calcium, iron, protein, potassium, vitamin B6 and many many antioxidants!
Quinoa | I like to top this salad with quinoa because it is a complete plant-based protein making this a complete meal {meaning it contains enough protein, carbs and healthy fats}. More about quinoa here and here.
You can also use tofu, tempeh or animal protein.
Lunch
This is a great meal to bring for lunch to school or work. I suggest keeping the salad, dressing and quinoa separate. The quinoa can be topped onto the salad either the night before or the day that you are eating it. This is always a go-to lunch for me because it takes only a few minutes to meal prep on the weekend and then you have healthy lunches ready for the whole week!
PrintSuperfood Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Healthy lunch that is loaded with superfoods and creamy poppy seed dressing! Perfect meal to take for lunch!
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 1 small red cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 cups brussels sprouts, sliced
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- Poppy Seed Dressing
- 3 tbsp non fat plain greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tso salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Protein
- 2 cups quinoa, cooked
Instructions
- Salad
- Combine kale, red cabbage, bean sprouts, brussels sprouts, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries into large bowl.
- If making for lunches: Portion into 4 medium size containers and store in the fridge
- Dressing
- Combine all Poppy Seed Dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir well.
- If eating right away- dress over salad and top with cooked quinoa OR portion into 4 small dressing containers and store in the fridge.
- Quinoa
- Once quinoa is cooked, place over salad if eating right away or place in an airtight container and store in the fridge.
- If using for meal prepping, I recommend adding the quinoa to the salad container the day of or night before.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Salad, Lunch
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Thanks for reading!
-Brittney
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masala girl
yum! i love crusciferous veggies, but they dont like me when raw :/ i’d LOVE to make this with the steamed brussel sprouts, and maybe have it over romaine or spring greens!
also love the poppy seed dressing!
Exploring Healthy Foods
That sounds delicious!! :)