Superfood Salad

3.50 from 4 votes

A colorful, crunchy Superfood Salad made with shredded kale, grated Brussels sprouts, nuts, seeds, fresh vegetables, and broiled salmon. Satisfying, delicious and so good for you!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 444kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

For the Salad:

2 cups grated Brussels sprouts
2 cups shredded kale
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 avocado, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 small cucumbers, chopped or thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed
4 salmon filets, broiled (about 1 pound)

For the Miso Sesame Dressing (makes about 2/3 cup):

4 tablespoons white miso paste
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
6 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado, organic vegetable oil or canola oil)

Instructions

For the Salad:

Add the grated Brussels sprouts, shredded kale, nuts, seeds, dried cranberries, vegetables, and broccoli to a large bowl. Toss gently until everything is evenly combined.
Divide the salad between four bowls.Top with broiled salmon if using.
Finish with Miso Sesame Dressing or any dressing of choice.

For the Dressing:

Place ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. (This can also be done with an immersion blender.) If needed, add 1 tablespoon of water to thin the dressing out.

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Notes

How to Broil Salmon
Make Ahead: The Miso Sessame Dressing should keep well in the fridge for about 5–7 days in a sealed jar. Just give it a good shake before using since it may separate.
Chop everything small: This makes the salad easier to eat and helps all the flavors mix together.
Use sturdy greens: Kale and Brussels sprouts are ideal because they don’t get soggy quickly.
Switch up the protein: Lemon Herb Grilled chicken, pesto shrimp, tofu (this Sweet Gingery Tofu is next level!), quinoa or Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas all work well.
Dress just before serving (or not): This salad can handle being dressed ahead of time, making it great for meal prep.
More Dressing Ideas: My Citrus Herb Vinaigrette, Everyday Lemon Vinaigrette, Vegan Sesame Dressing, Carrot Ginger Miso are great dressing options for this salad if you want to change it up.
Miso Ginger Variation: To make Miso Ginger Dressing add 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (peeled and grated) into the dressing. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth and silky.

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