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Sunlit Energy Salad Jar

Gluten-free energy salad, clean eating snacks, bright ingredients, refreshing meal, sunlit lunch.

πŸ•’ Prep: 10 minutes - Cook: 5 minutes (for edamame and quinoa) - Total: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 1
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

Nuts, Soy (in tahini)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed baby greens (spinach, kale, arugula)
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons orange segments
  • 2 tablespoons quinoa, cooked
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon
  • tahini dressing (see below)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed baby greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, edamame, walnuts, orange segments, quinoa, and avocado.
  2. Pour the lemon tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat.
  3. Transfer the salad to a glass jar, leaving space at the top for easy eating.
  4. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to consume.

Chef’s Insight

Customize the salad with additional toppings, such as seeds or dried fruits, for added nutrition and flavor.

Notes

The avocado should be ripe but firm to the touch for easy slicing and mixing.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dish combines various dietary trends such as gluten-free, clean eating, and plant-based diets, which are popular in modern health-conscious cooking.