Boring iceberg lettuce salads are a thing of the past.
Vibrant and flavorful salads are IN!
Plant-powered salads are an essential part of any healthy lifestyle and before you roll your eyes, just know they don’t have to be bland or lifeless or time-consuming. With all the superfoods available, it’s so easy to jazz them up for extra flavor, crunch and plant protein. Honestly, I used to shy away from salad kits as the skeptical part of me says “just do it yourself” but The Eat Smart Gourmet Vegetable Salad Kits surprised me right off the bat. They do all the work for you, making it so convenient you will wonder what you ever did without them. The lazy person’s salad dream, basically.
With all the packing I’ve been doing for my big move this week (eek! I’m moving to the city!), the last thing I want to do is prepare a salad so they’e been saving me. Seriously. For all my busy-gir-on-the-go readers, you will love these. I’ve always been a fan a crunchy, colorful rainbow salad, especially since going plant based. My lunches usually consist of one big salad so switching up the veggies and flavors is key to not getting bored. Hearty, chef-inspired and packing in 6-7 superfoods per kit with 11g of plant protein, everything is included, even the dressing. All you need to do is toss and grab a fork.
Of course I whipped up my own vegan poppyseed dressing dressing because I’m weird like that (and most of their dressings are not vegan) but I’m sure the dressing it comes with is delicious because the salads are bomb. Each kit includes lots of leafy lettuce and packets of dried seeds or fruits, depending on which flavor you choose.
My favorite part about the Sweet Kale Salad is all the sweet veggie goodness – all chopped up – all ready to go! With kale, broccoli, green cabbage, shaved brussels sprouts, chicory, dried cranberries and a power seed blend (yes!!) of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and chia seeds, you really are set to go. It’s something I would totally make at home and probably will. 
Vegan Poppyseed Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons coconut flour (or any flour; to thicken)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together until well combined.
- Pour over salad and toss.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
These Eat Smart Salad Kits are available nationwide! To find a location nearest you, visit www.EatSmart.net.
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Hmmm…. When I added the apple cider vinegar, the milk curdled Although the dressing tasted ok, it looked a little unappetizing. Any ideas of what to do differently?
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You need to blend the dressing to prevent this.
Thank You <3 We just tried it and it is AMAZING
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Hi! I want to make this, sounds good. I’ve been buying a sweet kale salad in a bag at Sam’s Club. The dressing is tasty, but too sweet and probably has white sugar. Your recipe sounds much better with just a little maple syrup. Do you throw out the package of dressing in the kit and just use your own?
Hi Sandra,
If I bought that kit then yes, I would throw out the packaged dressing and make my own, much healthier that way!
hmmm what if i don’t have poppy seeds…does this change the flavour/texture?
What can i sub for the almond milk? I’m allergic =(
Hi Adrienne,
If you are allergic to nuts, you can try oat milk (blend oats and water) or soymilk if you can have that.
-Shannon
What kind of maple syrup do you use, please? Is there a specific brand/type you use or can you just use any maple syrup on the market?
Thank you, love your blog!!!
I like 100% pure maple syrup, which is more expensive but doesn’t have corn syrup added in. I love the kind at Trader Joe’s but you can find pure maple at any grocery store – even places like TJ Max or Marshalls 🙂
This salad was amazing! I didn’t get the kit but made as close to it as I could with what I had on hand. Your poppy seed dressing though…TOTALLY made the salad…that is a damn good dressing girl! We loved it! Thank you! ❤
This dressing sounds great! And i love that little berry bowl too 🙂
just discovered your blog and absolutely loved it <3
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