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Power Salad (Make Ahead for the Week)

Name: Power Salad (Make Ahead for the Week)
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups kale chopped; 2 cups purple cabbage shredded; 1 cup carrots shredded; 0.5 cup cooked quinoa; 1.5 cups cooked black beans; 0.25 cup walnuts chopped; 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds; 0.25 cup hemp seeds; 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds; 0.5 sliced avocado; 3 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 0.5 tsp pepper; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp water to thin, if needed

Looking for a nutrient-packed, meal-prep-friendly salad that keeps you fueled and satisfied all week long? This “Power Salad” combines colorful veggies, plant-based protein options, and a vibrant turmeric-tahini dressing. It’s rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber—all key elements of a balanced diet. Prepare everything in advance, store in separate containers, then assemble for a quick, nourishing meal.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 cups kale, chopped
2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, shredded
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 sliced avocado
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp water, to thin, if needed

Turmeric-Tahini Lemon Dressing

3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Prep your kale, cabbage, and carrots.
Prepare quinoa.
Whisk all dressing ingredients together until smooth. Store in a jar or container in the fridge.
Layer the veggies, grains, and beans in individual containers.
Right before serving, add nuts, seeds, pomegranate seeds and avocado.
Drizzle the turmeric-tahini dressing onto your assembled salad.
Toss just before eating for maximum crunch and flavor.

Serving Suggestions

By storing components separately, you’ll keep everything fresh and crisp. Dress each portion right before you plan to eat it. You’ll have a colorful, nutritious salad ready in minutes—perfect for work lunches or quick dinners. Enjoy your Power Salad!

Published: Mar 11, 2025