Celebrate summer with a delicious Hearty Summer Salad that features power greens, quinoa, sweet potatoes, apples, strawberries, and optional purple cabbage, topped with a zesty lemon dressing.
1: Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, then let it cool slightly.
2: Peel and cook the sweet potato until soft, then dice it into bite-sized pieces.
3: Slice the apple and strawberries. If using, shred the purple cabbage finely.
4: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
5: In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, sweet potatoes, apple, strawberries, and cabbage (if using).
6: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
7: Serve immediately, or chill for about 30 minutes in the fridge for a slightly cooler, refreshing option.
