This superfood salad with lemon honey dressing is requested at least once a week in my house. It is full of real ingredients, filling and can be whipped up so quickly on hot summer nights (or any night really). The quinoa and cucumber add some great texture and crunch to it. The tahini dressing is nutty, bright and addictive. I have paired this as a side to many dishes but I also love it topped with chicken or salmon.
Other salads to try
- BERRY SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
- KALE SALAD WITH SOUTHWEST DRESSING
- BURRATA SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY DIJON DRESSING
Have you had quinoa in your salad yet?
Quinoa is always a great addition to meal when you want a little more protein and nutrition. I have had it when I go out and grab a salad at some local restaurants so I thought it would be fun to recreate these pricy salads and put my own twist on it. A lot of places don't add enough quinoa in my humble opinion. This superfood salad has plenty of quinoa in it and you will love the texture it adds. It also keeps the salad more filling and well rounded nutritionally.
Customize your toppings
You can easily customize your toppings for this salad. I prefer cucumber, avocado and tomatoes for my mix-ins. This salad is fantastic as a side dish or topped with chicken or salmon for a full meal. I have added some croutons, black beans and chickpeas as well and it's equally as delicious.
If you make these, be sure to post about it and tag me on Instagram @sailor_bailey and use #SailorBailey so I can see your creations!
How to make your salads more flavorful
If you want to make your salads more flavorful and satisfying - add herbs! You can literally add any herb to a salad to freshen it up and take the flavor up a notch. I usually go for cilantro, basil or thyme to spruce up my leafy greens. This recipe doesn't call for any but I still highly recommend adding any fresh herbs if you have any lying around. You can thank me later 😉
If you make these, be sure to post about it and tag me on Instagram @sailor_bailey and use #SailorBailey so I can see your creations!
Superfood Salad With Lemon Honey Dressing
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups kale massaged*
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked quinoa cook according to package
- 1 sliced avocado for topping
Lemon Honey Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini well stirred
- ¼ cup warm water to thin the tahini *read instructions
- 1 tsp honey
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp minced garlic
- 1⅓ tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl add kale and oil. Massage kale with hands lightly to soften the leaves. Add in quinoa, cucumbers, tomatoes and spinach. Mix together well.
For Dressing
- Add tahini to a bowl, slowly add in warm water and mix with a whisk or fork. Keep mixing in water in small amounts until tahini "accepts" the water. It takes a little patience and trust but it will eventually thin to a dressing consistancy.
- Once you have the consistancey you prefer, add in all the other ingredients and whisk together well. Pour over salad and toss well before serving. Enjoy!
Nanda
So yummy! I just made it!
Kelli Anderson
This dressing might be my new favorite go to! So easy with such a great flavor. I'm thinking it's going to be a big salad week for me with this tasty new dressing!
Bailey
Yay! It is a family favorite over here - so happy to hear you are adding it in to your weekly rotation.