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Moringa Salad Recipe - Crunchy & Fresh !
Moringa Salad
By Organic Needs •
Why you’ll love this
A bright, crunchy salad packed with fresh vegetables and a nutritional boost from moringa — perfect as a light lunch or a side.
Ingredients
- Mixed salad greens – 3 cups
- Cucumber – ½ medium, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes – 8, halved
- Carrot – 1 small, grated
- Red onion – ¼, thinly sliced
- Roasted peanuts or almonds – 2 tbsp
- Moringa powder – 1 tsp (5g)
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
- Honey or maple syrup – 1 tsp (optional)
- Salt & pepper – to taste
Step-by-step
- Step 1: Wash and dry the salad greens and vegetables thoroughly.
- Step 2: Slice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, grate carrot and thinly slice the red onion. Combine all in a large bowl.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), moringa powder, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Step 4: Pour dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat. Sprinkle roasted nuts on top and serve immediately.
Pro tips
- Use chilled ingredients and serve immediately for best crunch.
- If using fresh moringa leaves, blanch briefly and chop finely before adding.
- Add cooked quinoa or chickpeas to make it a fuller meal.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbs: 12 g
- Fat: 9 g
FAQs
Can I use fresh moringa leaves instead of powder?
Yes — wash and blanch fresh leaves briefly, chop finely and fold into the salad. Adjust quantity to taste.
