Purple Power Salad
Blue and purple foods are super foods: lots of them are found in this easy-to-make salad.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil OR vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons vinegar (red wine, balsamic, or apple cider)
- 2 teaspoons honey OR maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 4 cups (purple or red leaf) lettuce OR cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup purple fruit, sliced (plums, blackberries, red grapes, etc.)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup canned pickled beets, drained and sliced
Equipment & Utensils
- Cutting board
- Grater
- Colander
- Medium saucepan
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and produce.
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, cover and shake well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, fruit, beets, and onion, if using.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 cup
Per serving
Amount
Calories
210
Total Fat
18g
Sodium
100mg
Total Carbohydrate
12g
Protein
1g
