Triple Green Power Bowl

Name: Triple Green Power Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, or more to taste; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 clove fresh garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon dried basil; 4 cups (220 g) chopped leaf lettuce (green or red); 4 cups (220 g) chopped leaf lettuce (green or red); 4 cups (220 g) chopped leaf lettuce (green or red); 2 cups (40 g) arugula; 2 cups (60 g) dandelion leaves; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups (300 g) grape tomatoes, halved; 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds; ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; ¼ cup (75 g) crumbled feta cheese (optional); 1 cup (60 g) croutons (optional)

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

When it comes to green garden salads, the darker the leaves, the more nutrients they contain. This bowl features a powerhouse trio of leaf lettuce, arugula, and dandelion leaves, delivering a cocktail of vitamins and antioxidants to make one of the healthiest garden salads you’ll ever eat!

Ingredients

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette

¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons (

Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Make the Dressing

Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor. Start at a low speed and gradually increase the speed until smooth. Alternatively, mix the ingredients in a bowl, dressing shaker, or mason jar, and whisk or shake until well-blended.

Prepare the Greens

In a large bowl, co