My new goal is to eat at least one serving of dark leafy greens everyday. It’s worth the effort considering that dark leafy greens are good sources of vitamins A, C, K and folate as well as minerals like iron and calcium. Research suggests that the nutrients found in dark green vegetables may prevent certain types of cancers and promote heart health. As a general rule, you should eat five servings of vegetables daily and dark leafy greens are among the most nutritionally dense.

Here’s an easy weekday salad that you can make in large quantities and then add the dressing in each serving. It’s multi-colored and multi-flavored bliss.You can use whatever green you like for this including my choice: dandelion greens or kale, collards, spinach, etc.

Superfood Salad with Ginger Dressing

1/2 large bunch dandelion greens, washed, stems removed
1 cup edamame, shelled, cooked
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 carrot, peeled, chopped into matchsticks and then chopped again
Toss with ginger dressing until lightly coated (recipe to follow)

Method

1. Add ingredients to a large bowl and toss with ginger dressing.

Ginger Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
1/8 cup soy sauce
1/2 lemon juiced
1/2 tsp rice wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger root
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp raw honey
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

1. Whisk together.