Superfood Salad

While I was in Florida last month, I went to an adorable little restaurant called The Cottage. They had a superfood salad on the menu and it sounded amazing and so unique. I knew I HAD to remake it (with my own personal twist of course 😉) as soon as I arrived back home. I have to say, it DEFINITELY exceeded my expectations. This Superfood Salad will most certainly be on rotation this summer!

This Superfood Salad is so refreshing and packed with nutrients, protein, healthy fat, and carbohydrates. Not to mention— super simple to make!

You can easily “meal prep” for this salad recipe by making a big batch of quinoa, cooking a few salmon filets, and pre-cutting your mango. From there, all you will need to do is assemble your salad!

I am all about a good balanced meal that will satisfy me and keep my blood sugar stable. I have found that including all three macronutrients— protein, fat, and carbs— I feel MUCH better throughout the day. Less jitters/anxiety, less sugar cravings, a greater ability to focus on work, AND I sleep much better.

Healthy fats found in this salad— avocado, coconut, blueberry vinagrette.

There is a solid amount of protein in this salad thanks to the quinoa and I also added some salmon for an added protein + fat boost. Feel free to swap the salmon for chicken, tofu, chickpeas or another bean, or you can totally just skip the extra protein.

Carbohydrates in this salad include quinoa, mango, and also the blueberry vinagrette since it includes blueberries and honey 😊

What makes this salad a “Superfood” Salad you might ask?! Well, believe it or not… you don’t need exotic, difficult to find ingredients to be considered “superfood”. Blueberries are a nutritional powerhouse full of antioxidants and benefits. Same with salmon, mango, quinoa, olive oil, honey, coconut, and of course GREENS!

Hope you guys love it!

Print Recipe

Superfood Salad

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Keyword: avocado, blueberry, coconut, dairy free, dinner, gluten free, lunch, meal prep, plant based, quinoa, salad, salmon, superfood, vegan, vegetarian, yummy

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• mixed greens (or lettuce of choice)
• quinoa
• shredded carrots
• avocado
• mango
• green onions
• salmon filet (optional— or swap in protein of choice)
• shredded coconut

For the blueberry vinaigrette

• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp balsamic
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• salt to taste