Mixed Greens Power Bowl (Printable Version)

A vibrant bowl with fresh greens, vegetables, beans, and crunchy nuts for a wholesome meal.

# What You Need:

→ Greens

01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, kale, romaine)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 large carrot, shredded
06 - 1 small avocado, sliced

→ Beans

07 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas or black beans, rinsed and drained

→ Nuts & Seeds

08 - 1/3 cup toasted walnuts or almonds, roughly chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Layer mixed greens evenly in a large salad bowl to create the foundation for the power bowl.
02 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper, shredded carrot, and avocado slices neatly over the greens for visual appeal.
03 - Distribute rinsed and drained chickpeas or black beans evenly across the prepared bowl.
04 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts or almonds and pumpkin seeds uniformly over the vegetables for textural contrast.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
06 - Drizzle prepared dressing over the salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to combine or maintain layered composition as preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can prep everything in the time it takes to brew coffee, making it your secret weapon for chaotic weekday lunches.
  • It scales effortlessly—make one bowl for yourself or layer an entire platter for guests and watch people fill their plates without asking questions.
02 -
  • Rinsing your canned beans under cold water isn't optional—it removes the cloudy starch that makes them taste tinny and overly salty.
  • Assemble the bowl within 15 minutes of dressing it, or the greens will start to wilt and release water that dilutes everything.
03 -
  • If you're meal-prepping for the week, keep the greens, vegetables, and beans separate and dress only the portion you're eating that day—this prevents the dreaded soggy salad situation.
  • Toast your own nuts the night before if you have time; store them in an airtight container and they'll taste fresher and crunchier than anything pre-roasted.
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