This Plant Power Salad is super healthy and loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients like leafy greens, carrots, cabbage, jicama, and dried beets. It’s tossed in a maple-miso dressing and topped with a super seed and nut mix for extra omega’s and protein!

Plant Power

My idea of a healthy salad starts with dark, leafy greens like kale and/or spinach. Because of their antioxidants, green leafy vegetables might be some of the best cancer-preventing foods. Throw in a bunch of other vibrant colored vegetables for all of their vitamins and minerals. Then, add some avocado for some heart-healthy fat and finish with a super seed and nut mixture for even more protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Complete it with a drizzle of vinaigrette, and that’s it! Fill up on all of that plant power goodness!!

Ingredients for Plant Power Salad include mixed greens, beets, carrots, cabbage, jicama, super seed and nut mix, and dressinng

Health Benefits of Seeds and Nuts

Flax – high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, phytonutrients, and lignans.
Hemp – high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. They also contain all 20 amino acids.
Sesame Seeds – high in vitamin C and lignans. They also contain the most calcium of any food in the world.
Chia – High in fiber, Omega-3 Fatty acids, antioxidants, and quality protein.
Sunflower Seeds – good source for phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, protein, and vitamin E. Also said to lower cholesterol.
Pepitas – rich in fiber, calcium, magnesium, and phytochemicals. Said to improve bladder and prostate health.

Here’s a link to even more nuts and seeds to include in your diet.

Mixed greens with jicama, avocado, carrots, crunchy beet chips, nuts, and seeds

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There’s really no compromise when it comes to vegan cooking. It’s better for us, for the animals, and for our environment, so make this super healthy salad and share it with someone you love – whether they’re vegan or not!

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Lots of love, Allison

Mixed greens with carrots, jicama, cabbage, avocado, nuts, seeds, and maple-miso dressing

Plant Power Salad with Maple-Miso Dressing

Allison Mulcahy

This Plant Power Salad is super healthy and loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients like leafy greens, carrots, cabbage, jicama, and dried beets. It's tossed in a maple-miso dressing and topped with a super seed and nut mix for extra omega's and protein!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Course Salad

Cuisine Healthy, Plant-Based, Vegan

Servings Salads

Calories 369 kcal

Ingredients

Plant Power Salad

5 Ounce Mixed Greens like Spring Mix
1 Cup Shredded Jicama
1 Cup Shredded Carrot
1 Cups Shredded Purple Cabbage
1.4 Ounce Bag Crispy Beet Chips
1 Avocado Sliced

Super Seed and Nut Mix

2 tablespoon Sunflower Seeds
2 Tbsp Pepitas
1 tablespoon Flax Seeds
1 tablespoon Hemp Hearts
1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
1 tablespoon Chia Seeds

Maple-Miso Dressing

2 Garlic Cloves Minced
2 tablespoon Olive or Avocado Oil
2 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon Tamari
1 tablespoon White Miso
2 teaspoon Maple Syrup
½ teaspoon Sesame Oil
¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Instructions

Whisk all dressing ingredients together
Combine all of the seed and nut mix ingredients together in a small bowl
When ready to serve, toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and top with avocado slices

Nutrition

Serving: 4SaladsCalories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 535mgPotassium: 829mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6167IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 3mg

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