Whole Foods Superfood Salad
 
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Recipe type: Salad
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • SALAD INGREDIENTS
  • 1/3 cup goji berries
  • 1/3 cup dried mulberries (or dried blueberries)
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
  • 1/3 cup cashew pieces
  • 1 5-ounce package greens mix (baby kales, if available); about 4 cups
  • 1/2 cup barley (or quinoa, for gluten-free), cooked, drained, and cooled (see NOTE)
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced
  • DRESSING INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons acai (or pomegranate) juice
  • 2 teaspoons brown rice syrup (or honey or agave syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, mix together goji berries, mulberries or blueberries, raisins, cacao nibs, and cashews.
  2. In a large salad bowl or two serving-sized bowls, layer the salad greens, dried mix, barley or quinoa, tomatoes, and red onion.
  3. Place dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Pour over salad and serve immediately, or serve dressing on the side.
Note
NOTE: To cook barley or quinoa, place 1/2 cup rinsed grain in 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer until soft, 30-45 minutes (barley) or 15 minutes (quinoa). Drain.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 641 Fat: 20g; Saturated fat: 5g; Unsaturated fat: 0g Carbohydrates: Carbohydrate: 103g; Sugar: 42g; Fiber: 18g; Protein: 20g; Cholesterol: 4mg.
Recipe by Eileen’s Everyone Eats Right™ at https://everyoneeatsright.com/2011/11/29/a-nutrient-dense-and-delightful-superfood-salad/