Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad perfect for summer, packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby kale
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 zucchini, spiralized
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, toss together the baby kale, grape tomatoes, spiralized zucchini, yellow bell pepper, mango, black beans, and red bell pepper until evenly mixed.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold everything together to ensure an even coating.
- Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and chopped parsley on top, and give it one last gentle toss.
- For the best flavor, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving, allowing the ingredients to marinate.
Notes
- Serves 4
- Feel free to enhance this salad with grilled shrimp or roasted chickpeas for extra protein.
- Pair it with a side of quinoa or whole grain crackers for a satisfying meal.
- Experiment with seasonal fruits like blueberries or kiwi for a delightful twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg