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This salad is a clean, gluten-free and dairy-free recipe designed to support gut health and balanced blood sugar. Made with whole food ingredients and protein-rich toppings, it’s a satisfying winter salad that keeps you full and energized.

High Fiber Winter Glow Salad

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High Fiber Winter Glow Salad

High Fiber Winter Glow Salad

This salad is a clean, gluten-free and dairy-free recipe designed to support gut health and balanced blood sugar. Made with whole food ingredients and protein-rich toppings, it’s a satisfying winter salad that keeps you full and energized.


Ingredients

For the Salad
  • 1 head Tuscan kale, de-stemmed + chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup roasted sweet potato cubes
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 orange, peeled + sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup pecans or walnuts, toasted + chopped
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 2 tbsp hemp seeds
  • Roasted chicken breasts
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp orange juice (fresh squeezed from the salad orange)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Salt + pepper
  • Optional: 1 tsp grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Roast the sweet potatoes and chicken. Toss cubes with a little oil, salt, and pepper. Season chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Roast at 425°F for 20–25 minutes.
  2. Massage the kale. Add chopped kale to a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil + a pinch of salt and massage 20–30 seconds until softened.
  3. Make the dressing. Whisk olive oil, ACV, orange juice, Dijon, honey, salt, pepper, and ginger (if using).
  4. Build the salad. Layer kale, Brussels sprouts, orange slices, pomegranate, nuts, and avocado. Top with chicken and sweet potatoes. Pour dressing over the greens and toss well.