For the last of our no-bake recipes, we wanted to show you a quick & nutrient-packed salad. I always say I can put together a salad as fast as a sandwich, so I timed this one to see my stats. Even with chopping the veggies, this delicious blend of summer veggies only took me 5 minutes to prepare. This plant-based power house salad is packed polyphenols, which may help with training-induced inflammation. It is also a great source of vitamins A, C & K, as well as the mineral potassium. It is a perfect quick lunch or dinner to support your training and recovery.

Ingredients:

-1 cup triple washed organic baby spinach
-1/2 cup red cabbage, sliced thin
-1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
-1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
-1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
-1-2 Tablespoons hummus
-1-2 Tablespoons Hemp Hearts
-1-2 Tablespoons of your favorite salad dressing; a bottled version with a nice ingredient list is Brianna's Vinaigrette (www.briannas.com)
-optional 1 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions:

1. Place one cup of triple washed baby spinach in a salad bowl
2. Top with sliced red cabbage, chopped cucumber & bell pepper
3. Add a few dollops of your favorite prepared hummus
4. Drizzle with salad dressing
5. Top with hemp hearts, and optional feta