Spinach and Kale Salad with Superfood Honey Mustard Dressing

Enhance your experience with our Spinach and Kale Salad with Superfood Honey Mustard Dressing. This wholesome salad brings together the goodness of leafy greens with a zesty yet sweet dressing that highlights the advantages of superfood honey. Loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, this salad is not a mere side dish – it’s a fulfilling meal that demonstrates how healthy eating can be both delectable and gratifying.

Spinach and Kale Salad with Superfood Honey Mustard Dressing

Prep time: 15 minutes
No cooking necessary
Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the salad

4 cups of baby spinach leaves
2 cups of kale finely chopped after removing stems
1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup of sliced red onion
1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup of unsweetened dried cranberries

For the Superfood Honey Mustard Dressing

2 tablespoons of superfood honey (like Manuka or Buckwheat honey)
2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
Minced garlic clove (1)
pinch sea salt (1/4 teaspoon)
pinch freshly ground black pepper (1/8 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Mix spinach, kale, cherry tomatoes and red onion in a bowl.
2. In a bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients until they are well-combined. Just before you serve it, pour the dressing over the salad.
3. Gently mix it in. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries on top before serving

This Spinach and Kale Salad with Superfood Honey Mustard Dressing may seem like a basic dish but it’s actually packed with lots of nutrients.

• Spinach and kale are known for being rich in vitamins like A, C and K well as iron and antioxidants. These leafy greens support aspects of health from bone strength to function.
• The honey in the dressing isn’t there for sweetness – it also brings its health benefits. Depending on the type of honey used (such as Manuka or Buckwheat), it can provide healing properties and extra antioxidants. When combined with Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar, it forms a dressing that also promotes well-being.
• Cherry tomatoes contribute lycopene, an antioxidant associated with heart health while red onions offer quercetin known for its inflammatory effects.
• Pumpkin seeds add an element to the salad along with zinc and magnesium, essential for bodily functions.
• The dried cranberries, without added sugar, give a hint of sweetness and extra antioxidants.

When you savor this salad, you’re not just enjoying a simple dish, you’re feeding your body with a variety of plant-based nutrients. It’s an illustration of how nutrient-rich ingredients can combine to make a meal that’s both good for you and delicious. Whether as a midday meal or alongside a protein, this salad is a delightful method to increase your daily consumption of veggies and superfoods promoting your overall health and wellness with every bite.