Super Green Salad Recipe
Fresh greens, quinoa, avocado, cucumber, edamame, feta, pumpkin seeds, green goddess dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Green Goddess Dressing
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Prepare quinoa
If not already cooked, rinse 1/2 cup of dry quinoa under cold water. Combine with 1 cup of water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Let cool.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cooked and cooled quinoa, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, cooked edamame, crumbled feta cheese, and roasted pumpkin seeds.
Make Green Goddess Dressing
- 3
- 4
Blend until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Assemble the Salad
- 6
Drizzle the desired amount of Green Goddess dressing over the salad base and toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with additional pumpkin seeds or feta if desired.
