Introduction
Ever have one of those nights where you want to eat something that screams “I’m wholesome and fancy,” but also whispers “I’m easy and lazy”?
Welcome to your new best friend in a bowl. This superfood salad is like a little green hug from the universe—packed with all the good stuff that makes your taste buds do a happy dance without sending you into a kitchen marathon.
It’s perfect for when you want to impress your own appetite or even that friend who keeps asking, “Are you *really* vegan?”
Spoiler alert: yes, and deliciously so. Get ready to dig into a bowl that’s as vibrant and lively as your plant-based lifestyle, without any of the drama.
Spoiler: your future self will thank you, and your fork might just get a standing ovation.
Ingredients
- 200g (1 cup + 2 Tbsp) white quinoa
- 400g sweet potato (about 1 sweet potato) (nature’s candy!)
- 200g (3 cups) kale leaves, stems removed
- 200g (1 1/3 cups) edamame, without pods (little green powerhouses)
- 1 handful pumpkin seeds
- 1 handful sunflower seeds
- 1 handful pecans
- 1 tablespoon yuzu juice (lime juice is an alternative)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons tamari
This Superfood Salad isn’t just a bowl of goodness; it’s a party of plant-powered pals ready to fuel your day. With quinoa and kale teaming up alongside sweet potatoes and edamame, you’re basically eating a rainbow with a side of crunch—and yes, that’s a totally vegan mic drop.
How to Make It
Alright, let’s plunge into making this Superfood Salad that’s basically a party for your taste buds and your body.
Start by cooking 200g of white quinoa in some veggie stock—twice as much liquid as quinoa, because we want that fluffy, soft texture, not crunchy little rocks in your salad. Let it chill out and cool down while you get the sweet potato ready.
Peel up about 400g of sweet potato, chop it into chunks, and bake those bad boys for around 20 minutes until they’re tender and ready to mingle with the rest of the squad.
Meanwhile, give the kale some spa treatment by pouring boiling water over 200g of kale leaves (stems removed, because we’re fancy like that), then dunk them into cold water to keep that green poppin’. Let the kale drain on a cloth—no one wants soggy salad drama.
The edamame gets a quick soak in boiling water for about 10 minutes, then it’s time for the seeds and nuts to shine. Toast a handful each of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and pecans in a frying pan until they start to pop like little flavor fireworks. Break up the pecans so they spread their nutty love evenly.
Now, toss all these beauties—quinoa, sweet potato, kale, edamame, toasted seeds, and pecans—into a big mixing bowl. Drizzle over a tablespoon of zingy yuzu juice (or lime if you’re feeling traditional), 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil for that silky smoothness, and 2 teaspoons of tamari to bring it all together with a savory hug.
Give everything a good mix, and voilà, you’ve got yourself a supercharged, vegan-friendly salad that’s as nutritious as it’s delicious. Your taste buds—and your body—will thank you!
Bonus Tips
- Feeling fancy? Swap yuzu juice for a splash of grapefruit juice and watch your taste buds do a happy dance.
- Don’t just toast your seeds—give them a little shimmy in the pan to release their nutty superpowers.
- Kale acting shy? Massage it with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil to soften it up and boost the flavor party.
Why You’ll Love It
This Superfood Salad is like a flavor party where every bite crashes your taste buds’ biggest bash—no RSVP needed.
It’s a colorful, crunchy, and cozy bowl that plays nice with whatever veggies or nuts you have hanging out in the fridge, making it perfect for vegan newbies and plant-based pros alike.
Plus, it’s fast enough to whip up between your favorite Netflix episodes but fancy enough to impress even the pickiest flexitarian.
Basically, it’s your new go-to salad that’s as fun to eat as it’s to say out loud.
Nutritional Info
These are estimated values.
Calories: 350
Protein: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fat: 15 g
Nutrition estimates are provided for vibe-check purposes only — they aren’t legally binding promises of eternal health or six-pack abs.
