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Light Summer Salad Recipe

A light summer salad recipe full of micronutrients for a healthy summer lunch, with a fresh and zesty dressing.
Course Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Keyword Summer Salad Recipe, Vegan Salad Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 556 kcal

Ingredients

  • 100 g kale
  • 100 g spinach chopped
  • ½ medium squash cubed
  • 1 Tsp chilli flakes
  • Drizzle of olive oil or fry spray
  • ½ cup rice
  • 200 g mango
  • 60 g cashews

Dressing

  • Juice of a lime
  • Crack of black pepper
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190°c. Place the squash on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil and the chilli flakes. Bake for 35 minutes until lightly golden and crisp on the outside.

  2. While the squash is cooking, cook the rice in one cup of water, either using a rice cooker or boiling in a pan.
  3. Meanwhile, lightly massage the kale in a large bowl and stir in the chopped spinach. Add the mango and cashews, then combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small dish. Once the squash and rice are cooked, stir them into the salad bowl then add the dressing and toss to combine.

Serve and enjoy!