Radiant Green Goddess Salad

Name: Radiant Green Goddess Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (20 g) pepitas; 2 tablespoons (15 g) almonds, chopped; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ cup (65 g) almond butter; ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ cup (15 g) fresh parsley; ¼ cup (4 g) fresh cilantro; ¼ cup (10 g) fresh basil or (24 g) mint; ¼ cup (10 g) fresh basil or (24 g) mint; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water, as needed; 1 teaspoon miso paste (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon (6 g) lemon zest; 6 to 8 cups (400 to 535 g) finely chopped stemmed kale; ½ large head broccoli, finely chopped (2 cups, or 170 g); 1 zucchini, spiralized into noodles; 1 zucchini, spiralized into noodles; 1 cucumber, diced; ½ cup (78 g) shelled edamame, cooked; ½ avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Loaded with kale, broccoli, edamame, and a creamy herb and almond dressing, this refreshing twist on the classic favorite will make you feel radiant inside and out. Toasted spiced seeds and nuts add good crunch, while spiralized zucchini keeps it light and perfectly balanced.

Ingredients

For the Toasted Nuts and Seeds

1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons (

Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Toast the Seeds and Nuts

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then toss in pepitas and almonds. Sprinkle with paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Toast for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.

Make the Dressing

In a blen