Spa Salad

I call this salad a Spa Salad just because I feel like it’s something they would serve at a spa — hydrating, energizing, colorful, and simple yet flavorful. This salad is great because there’s no cooking required, it’s totally customizable, and it offers the perfect balance of light and filling on summer days.

Here’s the template I use to make this refreshing meal:

Start with a base of greens & grains (like lettuce and quinoa).
Add —

1. summer veggies like cucumber, tomato, carrots, and raspberries

2. a protein source like chickpeas (rinsed from a can or cooked from scratch) or tofu

3. a healthy fat like avocado and hemp seeds

4. a flavorful summer dressing like peach vinaigrette