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Plant Protein Powered Salad with Tahini

Sometimes you just crave a dense salad with lots of colors, nutrients, fiber, and healthy fats! This salad is packed full of longevity supportive ingredients such as microgreens, black lentils, quinoa, and cannellini beans! It has so much variation and phytonutrients to improve the composition of your gut bacteria in a tasty and simple way.

This is a great option for anyone who loves meal prep because it makes a large amount, is easy to put together, and will keep fresh in the fridge. You will love it!

Ingredients and Benefits:

Quinoa:  Rich in fiber, phytonutrients, and amino acids to help prevent disease. I use sprouted quinoa for easier digestion

Lentils: Rich in fiber, protein, vitamins, iron, and are a slow-burning source of energy. I also use sprouted here

Cannellini beans: Rich in iron, antioxidants, protein, copper, folate, fiber, and are low in fat to help fight free radicals and maintain a healthy heart

Bell pepper: Rich in vitamins, carotenoids, fiber to protect against disease and reduce inflammation

Greens: I used a microgreen mix for more concentrated nutrients and antioxidants

Basil: Anti-inflammatory, rich in vitamins, zinc, iron, and magnesium to reduce chronic disease risk and support the immune system

Tahini: Rich in b vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals to support hormones, skin health, and blood pressure

Miso: Rich in probiotics to support gut health and improve digestion

Apple cider vinegar: Helps lower blood sugar levels and control high blood pressure

Coconut aminos: Contains 17 amino acids, probiotics, and antioxidants. It tastes similar to soy sauce, but has a little more sweetness

Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins
Description

Covered in a delicious tahini dressing, this plant powered salad is the perfect nutrient dense meal prep to keep you energized and satisfied.

Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 3/4 cup lentils, cooked (I used sprouted quinoa and lentils from thrive market)
  • 1 can white beans, rinsed
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup basil, chopped
  • greens of choice
  • Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
Instructions
  1. Whisk dressing together
  2. Mix salad ingredients and toss with dressing
  3. Enjoy this nutrient dense salad prepped for the week!
Keywords: plantbasedsalad, highproteinvegansalad, densebeansalad