I just ate a huge serving of Power Salad with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette & Grilled Salmon (or Chicken). I don’t know if it is the sway of suggestion, the nutrient-packed ingredients, or both, but I feel like an empowered lioness. Excuse me while I roar.
I love eating salad named Power Salad, and only wish I could take credit for coming up with such an impressive label, but alas, I cannot. Possibly Mickey Mouse can since it was Disney World where I tasted the inspiration for this recipe.
When I first read the name Power Salad on the menu, I envisioned miniature body-builders made of kale, power lifting Brussels sprout dumbbells while popping roasted almonds, sunflower seeds and dried berries into their mouths. My imagination became recipe reality when, along with the aforementioned ingredients, I included sliced radishes, radicchio, goat cheese and grilled salmon. Are synonyms of the word “power” – words like strong, robust, vigor and energy coming to mind?
The vibrant colors of Power Salad remind me of gorgeous batik fabrics, and I knew this salad would need a dressing just as beautiful to show it off. I immediately thought of honey – like liquid gold. I also knew a dressing infused with a little sweetness, fragrant spices and a kiss of heat would work well and knew Spicy Honey Vinaigrette would be perfect.
Spicy Honey Vinaigrette is truly one of the best things about this recipe. Power Salad loves Spicy Honey Vinaigrette and the feeling is mutual. Please don’t leave one out when making the other – they were created to enjoy life as one.
The lioness in me is getting restless, so it’s time to go for now. If you hear a distant roar in the stillness of the night, you’ll know who it is.
Enjoy!
PS. If you aren’t a fan of salmon, grilled chicken works beautifully in this dish as well.
Power Salad with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1- cup 6 sliced Brussels sprouts, uncooked
- 1- cup ¼ head chopped radicchio, sliced & chopped
- 1- cup chopped kale
- ¼ cup 4 sliced radishes
- 2 tablespoons dried blueberries
- 2 tablespoon dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Honey Roasted Sunflower Seeds
- 2 tablespoons Oven Roasted Almonds
- ¼ cup chopped goat cheese or feta cheese
- 4 salmon steaks grilled, optional
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- Optional Ingredients:
- Cooked quinoa chard, chicory, broccoli, other dried fruits, grilled salmon or chicken, other cheese, croutons. Use your imagination.
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- For Spicy Honey Vinaigrette: http://www.simplysated.com/spicy-honey-vinaigrette/
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Serve with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette
Janette@culinaryginger
What a fantastic salad. A perfect go-to for the warmer weather. We're having unseasonably warm temps right now this would be a welcome dish this weekend.Susie Gall
Hey Janette. I can't express how much I love this salad - with or without the salmon. It has such vibrant flavors and is so versatile, too. Thank you for your sweet comments and thanks for stopping by. I hope you love it as much as I do.Dan from Platter Talk
One of my favorite toppings; from one of my favorite foodies. Just beautiful and so yummy looking!Susie Gall
...a ton of thanks, Dan, (one of my favorite, awesome foodies)!!!Del's cooking twist
What a wonderful salad, so colorful and flavorful. And I love your honey dressing. I definitely need to try your recipe, Susie!Susie Gall
Thank you, Del. I think you will love this - the salmon goes so beautifully with all of these gorgeous flavors.peter @feedyoursoultoo
I love everything about this salad from the ingredients, to the salmon to the dressing!Susie Gall
Thank you, Peter, and thanks so much for coming by.Kecia
What a fantastic salad! So many flavors, so healthy!Susie Gall
Thank you, Kecia. It's so full of flavor. I hope you like it and thanks for coming by.Catherine
Dear Susie, I love hearty salads like this. A perfect meal on it's own...I could never tire of this. xo, CatherineSusie Gall
Thanks so much, Catherine. I agree - it is a fantastic meal and has so many great flavors and colors. Thanks for stopping by - I really appreciate it.angela
this is absolutely gorgeous!!! The flavors, colors, textures going on here... wonderful recipe!Susie Gall
Thanks so much, Angela, and thanks for coming by.Debra @ Bowl Me Over
Gotta love inspiration from the Mouse House! I bet your salad is better than the original, can't wait to give this a try!Susie Gall
Ha-Ha, not sure the chef at Disney would agree with you, but I do thank you, Debra. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comment.Thao @ In Good Flavor
I just saw this beautiful salad on food gawker. I love your blog...the photos are gorgeous!Susie Gall
Thank you, Thao, for your sweet comments and thanks so much for stopping by Simply Sated. Please come back soon.Nibbles By Nic
This is a stunning salad! love every little detail here :-)Susie Gall
Thank you so much, Nic, and thanks for coming by.Patricia @ Grab a Plate
This is gorgeous! I love all the colors, not to mention the wonderful ingredients! Powerful, indeed!Susie Gall
Thanks so much for your sweet comments, Patricia.Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry
This is just the kid of salad I want to dig into right now. Love the flavours.Susie Gall
Thank you, Bintu. I would love to dig into right now, too. I guess I'll have to make it again tomorrow:-) Thanks so much for coming by and please come back soon.