how to build the perfect superfood salad

Today we want to show you how to build the perfect superfood salad because for us, creating a salad can and should be more than just iceberg lettuce and a grilled chicken breast.

Building the perfect salad provides a huge superfood boost. Why? Because the perfect salad contains a wide variety of color, nutrients (micro and macro) and filling ingredients.

Join us in building your very own perfect superfood salad!

How to Build the Perfect Superfood Salad

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step 1: grab your greens (and then some)

• Arugula
• Bok Choy
• Dino Kale
• Kale
• Romaine Lettuce
• Watercress
• Swiss Chard
• Butter Lettuce
• Spinach
• Endive

step 2: add substance with grains & beans

• Black Beans
• Black Rice
• Red Lentils
• Rainbow Quinoa
• White Rice
• Chickpeas
• Kidney Beans
• Green Beans
• Couscous
• Orzo

step 3: fruits & vegetables (color & vitamins)

• Apple
• Cabbage
• Avocado
• Baby Carrots
• Beets
• Bell Peppers
• Cucumber
• Brussels Sprouts
• Blackberry
• Dried Cranberries
• Zucchini
• Mushrooms
• Grapes
• Green Olives
• Red Onion
• Mango
• Strawberries
• Tomato
• Peas
• Raspberries

step 4: pile on (even more) protein

• Egg
• Chicken
• Shrimp
• Wild Salmon
• Tuna

step 5: give it some crunch

• Chia Seeds
• Pecans
• Hempseeds
• Cashews
• Walnuts

step 6: flavorful extras (the final boost)

• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Lemon
• Cheese
• Basil
• Dill
• Capers
• Kalamata Olives
• Parsley
• Nutritional Yeast

step 7: choose your dressing

• Organic Coconut Oil
• Organic Hemp Oil
• Organic Red Palm Oil
• Cilantro Mint Dressing
• Creamy Hemp Garlic Dressing
• Sicilian Herb Tomato Dressing
• Italian Hemp Dressing
• Vinegar and Oil Dressing
• Hemp Oil Salad Dressing

Starting with step 1, layer a large bowl with all greens ingredients desired.

Continue to build out your superfood salad, layer-by-layer.

You’ll watch the bowl transform into a vibrant meal right before your eyes.

After you choose your dressing (step 7), mix the entire salad together using your hands or salad spoon.

Eat as much as you can and if you have leftovers, store in a jar (in the fridge) for later or for tomorrow’s lunch!

{Did you know that May is National Salad Month? To help celebrate the month and kickoff a summer with light, fresh superfood salad options, we have created a Superfood Salads Pinterest board and other (single) Superfood ideas to add to your salads.}

We want to know what your superfood salad looks like! Share with us on Instagram by tagging @Nutiva and/or #Nutiva or comment below with your perfect ingredients!

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