Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Cilantro Dressing
Vegetarian chopped power salad combines lettuce, kale, chickpeas, quinoa, carrots and pepper with a creamy cilantro dressing. The beans, seeds and grains make it substantial enough for lunch.
Servings
Ingredients
- 15 g fresh coriander chopped
- 60 ml buttermilk
- 60 ml mayonnaise
- 20 g shallot chopped
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 180 g lettuce torn
- 70 g kale stemmed and finely sliced
- 240 g chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 carrots sliced
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper diced
- 185 g cooked quinoa
- 45 g roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Blend the coriander, buttermilk, mayonnaise, shallot, cider vinegar, salt and black pepper until smooth.15 g fresh coriander, 60 ml buttermilk, 60 ml mayonnaise, 20 g shallot, 1 tbsp cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Combine the lettuce, kale, chickpeas, carrots, bell pepper and quinoa in a large bowl.180 g lettuce, 70 g kale, 240 g chickpeas, 2 carrots, 1 red or yellow bell pepper, 185 g cooked quinoa
- Pour over the dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Finish with the pumpkin seeds just before serving.45 g roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds
Chef's notes
- Cut the vegetables to a similar size so each forkful has a balanced mix.
- The dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept refrigerated.
- Store chopped salad components separately if preparing in advance.
- Use parsley, basil, mint or dill instead of coriander if preferred.
- Serve with focaccia, breadsticks or a simple white pizza.
Drink pairing
Creamy herb dressing and raw vegetables call for crisp, lightly acidic drinks.
Alcoholic
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Albariño
- Dry cider
Non alcoholic
- Cucumber lime water
- Iced green tea
- Alcohol-free wheat beer
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 363kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 37g (12%) | Protein: 13g (26%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) | Sodium: 302mg (13%) | Potassium: 692mg (20%) | Fiber: 10g (42%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 8309IU (166%) | Vitamin B12: 0.1µg (2%) | Vitamin C: 60mg (73%) | Vitamin D: 0.2µg (1%) | Vitamin E: 2mg (13%) | Vitamin K: 123µg (117%) | Folate: 178µg (45%)
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