Light & Vibrant Salads for a Busy Week

As we move into spring, your body naturally craves lighter, fresher meals. This is the season to support digestion, boost energy, and feel nourished without heaviness.

These salads are designed for busy days — simple to prep, full of flavor, and balanced with protein, healthy fats, and fiber.

1. Mediterranean Chickpea Glow Salad

You want to recover those electrolytes after your Heated Class? This is your smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas

• ½ cucumber, diced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ red onion, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Sea salt to taste

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.

4. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

Tip:

Add extra protein with 100 gr. of Tofu (if you want to keep it Plant-based) or 60 gr. of Goat Feta Cheese.

2. Avocado & Quinoa Power Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• 1 avocado, sliced

• 1 handful arugula

• 1 cup roasted sweet potato cubes

• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Tahini Dressing

• 1 tbsp tahini

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1–2 tbsp water

• Pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.

2. Roast sweet potato at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes with olive oil and salt.

3. In a bowl, layer quinoa, arugula, roasted sweet potato, and avocado.

4. Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth.

5. Drizzle dressing on top and finish with pumpkin seeds.

Tip:

Add extra protein with 100 gr. of Tofu (if you want to keep it Plant-based) or 2 boiled eggs.

3. Asian Crunch Detox Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cabbage

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• ½ cup edamame (cooked)

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• 100 gr. shredded chicken

Dressing

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, edamame, green onions and chicken.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.

3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.

4. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

5. Let sit for 5–10 minutes for flavors to blend.

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