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I’m back with another brain power recipe! And yes, it’s was inspired by my brain power smoothie. Ok ok, actually I had leftover ingredients and needed to make lunch. :)
But lo and behold, all of the smoothie ingredients translated perfectly into a quick and easy salad, especially when paired with some brain-healthy spinach and smoked salmon and walnuts. Yum, yum, and yum. Although I accidentally forgot to add the walnuts into the salad for the photo — oops! Just pretend they’re there, and then do yourself a favor and add a few to your salad.
Seriously though, this salad was a winner all around. It was full of all sorts of delicious, fresh ingredients, topped with a honey-chia vinaigrette. It took about 10 minutes to pull together, thanks to the brilliance of smoked salmon (although you could also use a cooked salmon filet if you’d like). And I like to think it was all the tastier, just knowing that those ingredients are super healthy for my thinking cap.
So here’s the scoop!
First of all, find a good batch of greens for your base. I went with a new mix I love from Organic Girl called Super Greens. (Not a sponsored post — just a brand I’m enjoying currently!) It’s full of “superfood” greens, including red and green swiss chard, tat soi, arugula and baby spinach. But plain ol’ baby spinach will be delicious too!
Then toss together the base of your salad — greens, smoked salmon, avocado, blueberries, red onion, and walnuts. And then I decided to top mine with some light feta cheese. I don’t know if it’s good for your brain, but it’s sure good. :)
Then whisk together a simple chia honey vinaigrette, and drizzle it on top.
I love how pretty and colorful it turned out! But even more, I loved how it tasted. It really is the best of sweet and savory combined. Definitely a “smart” choice! ;)
Fabulous salad! I left out the chia seeds because I had none, used TJ’s sugared pecans and subbed goat cheese for the feta. Next time I’ll follow your recipe exactly.
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Summer is right around the corner and I found myself craving fruits more often. Can’t wait to make this recipe!
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Fabulous salad! I left out the chia seeds because I had none, used TJ’s sugared pecans and subbed goat cheese for the feta. Next time I’ll follow your recipe exactly.
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More recipes please.
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Easily one of my favorite go-to salads!
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So easy and so good!!! Always have these ingredients on hand and the combo of flavors are delightful.
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