Eating well balanced meals that fuel our bodies is crucial to live a long and healthy life. I created the Longevity Salad which mixes ingredients that all have health boosting properties and antioxidants so you can feel good about the food you eat!
Notes on Ingredients
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
What ingredients do I need for Longevity Salad?
kale: great for meal prep salads so they do not get soggy
chickpeas: adds texture, protein, and fiber
roasted sweet potato: helps keep you full while keeping cholesterol low
quinoa: keeps me feeling full and is also a great gluten free option
carrots: along with health benefits, adds a crunch
cucumber: adds a crunch
avocado: provides healthy fats
blueberries: filled with antioxidants and a healthy sweetness
hemp seeds
pumpkin seeds
walnuts
Dressing:
olive oil
lemon juice
dijon mustard
salt, pepper, garlic
Optional add balsamic vinegar for extra flavor
How do you make Longevity Salad?
- Start by preheating the oven to 400F.
- Next, chop the sweet potato into cubes and bake.
- Make the quinoa.
- Chop the kale, drain and rinse the chickpeas, shred the carrots, dice the cucumber, and cut the avocado.
- In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients.
- Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
- Pour the dressing on the salad, mix, and enjoy!
Commonly Asked Questions
What if I have a nut allergy?
If you are allergic to nuts, omit the walnuts all together or replace it with a different seed.
Will this salad be good for meal prep?
Yes! Because of the kale, this salad is great to use for meal prep for lunches for the week.
Is there another grain I can use?
You can use any type of grain that you prefer. For example, rice, farro, buckwheat, pasta, orzo, couscous.
Extra Helpful Tips
- Rinse the chickpeas to keep from bloating.
- Buy pre shredded carrots if you are in a time crunch.
- Meal prep the quinoa and use for dinners and lunches throughout the week.
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How to Store
Store the Longevity Salad in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Leave the avocado out of the salad, and add in when eating if you plan on eating the salad the next day so it does not oxidize and get brown.
Longevity Salad
the ingredients
- 3 cups kale
- 1 15 oz chickpeas can
- 1 sweet potato roasted
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- 1/2 cup carrots shredded
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 3 tbsp hemp seeds
- 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 3 tbsp walnuts
dressing
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- salt, pepper, and garlic to taste
- balsamic vinegar optional for extra flavor
instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 400F.
- Next, chop the sweet potato into cubes and put on a parchment lined baking sheet and coat with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Make the quinoa according to the package.
- Chop the kale, drain and rinse the chickpeas, shred the carrots, dice the cucumber, and cut the avocado.
- In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients.
- In a mason jar or small bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
- Pour the dressing on the salad, mix, and enjoy!
