Hi health lovers out there!
Can we just agree that green really is good? Like, green is literally life.
When I bring more greens into my day, everything feels a little brighter, lighter, more alive. But here’s the thing. I’m not about complicated chopping marathons, strict “clean eating” rules, or sad desk lunches that taste like punishment wrapped in virtue-signaling. Hard pass.
Instead, I’m sharing five of my go-to simple salads right now. They’re made with fresh, vibrant ingredients and effortless dressings that come together in minutes. These bowls feel crisp, clean, colorful, and genuinely satisfying like a quiet little love note to your body saying, “Hey, I’ve got you today.”
They leave you feeling energized, not deprived. Beautiful inside and out.
Ready to fall in love with salad again?
(Keep scrolling for the five easy winners— I promise they’re anything but boring!)
1. Spinach Salad with Apple & Walnuts
Simple. Fresh. Quietly nourishing.
There are days when you don’t need a complicated recipe.
Just something crisp, honest… and good for your body.
This salad is exactly that — a gentle mix of sweetness, crunch, and nourishment. The kind of meal that feels light, but still grounding.
What you need
- 1 egg
- 30g walnuts
- 1 apple
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- A handful (or more) of fresh spinach
For the dressing:
- Olive oil
- Apple vinegar
- A pinch of pepper
- A pinch of sea salt
🥄 How to prepare
- Start by boiling the egg until it’s hard-boiled. Let it cool, then peel and slice.
- Wash the spinach and place it in your bowl — this is your fresh green base.
- Slice the apple into thin pieces.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves.
- Lightly crush or keep the walnuts whole for that satisfying crunch.
- Arrange everything gently in the bowl — spinach first, then apples, tomatoes, walnuts, and egg on top.
Drizzle with olive oil and apple vinegar.
Add a little salt and pepper.
No overthinking. No heavy mixing. Just let it be.
Spinach Salad with Blackberries, Avocado & Goat Cheese
Soft. Fresh. Gently indulgent.
Some salads feel like a quiet treat…
not because they’re heavy, but because they’re beautifully put together
Sweet blackberries, creamy avocado, soft goat cheese —
this one melts, crunches, and surprises all at once.
What you need
- A handful of fresh spinach
- Blackberries (bramen)
- 1 avocado
- Goat cheese (soft, crumbled)
For the dressing:
- Olive oil
- A pinch of pepper
🥄 How to prepare
- Wash the spinach and place it in your bowl as a soft green base.
- Slice the avocado into gentle chunks.
- Add the blackberries whole for little bursts of sweetness.
- Crumble goat cheese over the top.
Drizzle with olive oil and finish with a touch of pepper.
Leave it light. No heavy mixing needed.
3. Rucola Salad with Pear, Blue Cheese, Cucumber and Walnuts
Peppery, juicy, bold, and refreshing
Rucola has character, and this salad lets it shine. The pear brings sweetness, the cucumber keeps it crisp, the walnuts add crunch, and the blue cheese gives it that bold savory edge. It is fresh, balanced, and a little bit dramatic in the best way.
What you need
- Rucola
- 1 pear
- Blue cheese
- Cucumber
- Walnuts
Dressing options
- Olive oil + lemon + sea salt
- Olive oil + apple cider vinegar + pepper
How to make it
Place the rucola in a bowl. Slice the pear and cucumber and add them to the greens. Scatter the walnuts over the top and crumble the blue cheese.
Finish with one of the dressings and serve.
4. Rucola Mix with Avocado, Raspberries, Red Radish, Coriander and Walnuts
Bright, playful, and full of life
This one is vibrant and uplifting. The avocado makes it creamy, the raspberries add softness and color, the radish gives it a peppery bite, and the coriander lifts everything with freshness. This is a bowl that feels alive from the first bite to the last.
What you need
- Rucola mix
- 1 avocado
- Raspberries
- Red radish
- Fresh coriander
- Walnuts
Dressing options
- Olive oil + lemon + sea salt
- Yoghurt + mustard + honey
How to make it
Place the rucola mix in a bowl. Slice the avocado and red radish. Add them with the raspberries, coriander, and walnuts.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving so everything stays fresh and vibrant.
5. Watercress Salad with Lentils, Feta, Avocado and Tomatoes
Peppery, nourishing, and deeply satisfying
This salad brings together freshness and substance beautifully. Watercress gives it a peppery green base, lentils make it grounding, avocado adds creaminess, tomatoes bring juiciness, and feta finishes it with a salty softness.
What you need
- Watercress
- Cooked lentils
- Feta
- 1 avocado
- Tomatoes
Dressing options
- Orange juice + olive oil + pepper
- Olive oil + apple cider vinegar + pepper
How to make it
Wash the watercress and place it in a bowl. Add the cooked lentils, sliced avocado, and chopped tomatoes. Crumble the feta over the top.
Mix your dressing and drizzle it over the salad just before serving.
Dressing Ideas to Rotate
One of the easiest ways to keep the same salad exciting is to rotate the dressing. Here are the some combinations that work beautifully with these green living salads.
Why Green Living Salads Matter
Green salads are not just about eating vegetables. They are about bringing more freshness into your day. More life. More color. More kindness toward your body.
They are simple enough for busy days.
Fresh enough to feel uplifting.
And nourishing enough to become a habit you actually enjoy.
As many wise traditions gently teach us, healing does not always begin with something dramatic. Sometimes it begins with a bowl of greens, a good dressing, and the quiet decision to care for yourself.
Or as an Oriental proverb would beautifully suggest:
“He who takes medicine and neglects his food wastes the skill of the healer.”
So start where you are.
With spinach.
With rucola.
With watercress.
With one simple salad and one kind choice.
That is how green living begins.
At Nourished Body Temple, healthy eating is not about strictness. It is about creating meals that feel fresh, beautiful, and nourishing from within.
These green living salads are a wonderful place to begin — easy to make, lovely to eat, and full of ingredients that help you feel more alive.
Which one would you make first?
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