Get excited for a nutrient-dense and colorful salad that’s packed with veggies. With ingredients like bell pepper, carrots, edamame, and avocado, this salad is not only vibrant but also a great source of essential vitamins such as C, A, E, and folate. Plus, this recipe packs in 15g of plant-based protein per serving. But, if you’re looking for something more filling or want to add variety, you can easily customize by adding lentils, chicken, shrimp, or your other favorite protein. This salad is the perfect choice for a replenishing and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 3-4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup Red onion, chopped
- 1 cup edamame, shelled
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro
For the dressing:
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ½ Lime, juiced
Recipe Steps:
- Prepare the sesame salad dressing by whisking together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, almond butter, and lime juice in a small bowl until the mixture is well-combined.
- In a larger bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red bell pepper, red onion, carrot, edamame, cilantro, and avocado. Toss the vegetables together to distribute them evenly.
- Drizzle the prepared sesame dressing over the vegetables and mix well to ensure that everything is coated with the dressing.
- Divide the salad into 2-3 portions and serve.