I decided to call this “Steph’s wholesome salad” because it’s just that. My sister, Stephanie made this salad for me about a month ago. She offered to make lunch and I was so incredibly grateful she shared this with me because I’ve been eating it on repeat ever since. If you’re an olive lover this one is for you! This salad is full of protein, healthy fats, fiber and a variety of vitamins. A well-rounded meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Also- just a side note… whenever I make this salad it always makes me think of the “olive theory” from the show How I Met Your Mother. Any fans out there? What’s ironic is the olive theory does actually work for me and my husband.
I LOVE olives, he hates them. Perfect match!
I hope you enjoy!
Why you’ll love this salad?
This salad is packed with all the nutrients you need to enjoy a well rounded meal. It has whole grains, fiber, protein, healthy fats + more. It takes only 5 minutes to make and has a unique savory flavor- thanks to the dressing. I love enjoying this salad all year long. It’s also super versatile. So, feel free to throw some chicken or chickpeas on top for some extra protein.
What you’ll need:
- spinach spring mix
- your favorite grain (I prefer brown rice, but you can use quinoa, farro etc.)
- hard boiled eggs
- cherry tomatoes
- avocado
- green olives
- lemon
- olive juice from a jar
- olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
Steph’s Wholesome Salad
Ingredients
for the salad
- 1-2 cups spinach, spring mix
- 1/3 cup brown rice, quinoa or farro
- 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 5 green olives
for the dressing
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt + pepper
Instructions
- One at a time, add each ingredient to a large bowl. Starting with mixed greens and ending with olives. Make dressing by adding lemon juice, olive juice, olive oil and salt + pepper to a small mason jar. Seal the jar tightly and shake until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing on top of your salad and mix thoroughly with a spoon or fork.
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Until next time,
Stay Sweet.
-Ashley