Mixed Greens Power Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with fresh greens, vegetables, beans, and crunchy nuts. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Greens

01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, kale, romaine)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 large carrot, shredded
06 - 1 small avocado, sliced

→ Beans

07 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas or black beans, rinsed and drained

→ Nuts & Seeds

08 - 1/3 cup toasted walnuts or almonds, roughly chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Layer mixed greens evenly in a large salad bowl to form the foundation
02 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, and avocado neatly across the greens
03 - Spread rinsed chickpeas or black beans evenly throughout the bowl
04 - Sprinkle toasted nuts and pumpkin seeds across the top layer
05 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified
06 - Drizzle dressing over salad immediately before serving and toss gently to combine, or maintain composed layered presentation

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It uses whatever vegetables you already have, so nothing goes to waste and every bowl feels a little different.
  • The combination of creamy avocado, crunchy nuts, and tangy dressing hits every texture and flavor note without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Do not add the avocado or dressing too early or the avocado will brown and the greens will wilt into a sad pile.
  • Toasting the nuts transforms them from bland to deeply flavorful, so do not skip that step even if you are in a hurry.
03 -
  • Massage the kale with a little olive oil and lemon juice for a minute or two before adding it to the bowl, and it will become tender and less bitter.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing if you like a little heat, and it will wake up all the other flavors.
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