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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Instructions

Ingredients
  

Fresh Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Chopped.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Chopped.
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped.
Leafy Greens
  • 4 cups Spinach Rinsed and dried.
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced.
Proteins
  • 1 cup Grilled Chicken Sliced.
  • 1 cup Chickpeas Rinsed and drained.
Grains
  • 1 cup Quinoa Cooked and cooled.
Dressings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For dressing.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice For dressing.
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil Chopped.
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste.
  • 1 pinch Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • 1 Salad bowl For mixing the salad.
  • 1 Cutting Board For chopping vegetables.
  • 1 Knife For cutting ingredients.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start with a generous handful of fresh leafy greens. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry.
Add Vegetables
  1. Chop a variety of colorful vegetables and add them to the salad bowl.
Incorporate Healthy Fats
  1. Add avocado slices or nuts to the salad for healthy fats.
Include Protein
  1. Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein.
Mix in Grains
  1. Add cooked quinoa or brown rice to the salad.
Dress It Up
  1. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad and toss gently.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.