How to Make Eating Greens Daily Easy
This recipe provides a framework for making delicious and satisfying salads that you can enjoy daily. It focuses on meal prepping components to make assembly quick and easy.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Base Greens
- 1 head Romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup Spinach fresh
Vegetables
- 0.5 cup Tomatoes chopped
- 0.5 cup Cucumber chopped
- 0.5 cup Bell pepper chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion thinly sliced
Protein Options (Choose One)
- 3 oz Cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- 3 oz Cooked ground turkey seasoned
- 3 oz Canned tuna drained
Toppings & Crunch
- 0.25 cup Black beans rinsed and drained
- 0.25 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Corn canned or frozen
- 0.5 cup Fritos for crunch
Dressing & Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Salad dressing of your choice
- 0.5 lime Lime juice freshly squeezed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Wash and chop all vegetables. If using chicken or ground turkey, cook and season them. If using canned tuna, drain it well. Prepare any other desired toppings like beans or cheese.
- In individual containers, layer the chopped greens and vegetables. Add a paper towel to the container to help absorb excess moisture and keep the greens fresh longer.
- Store the prepped greens and vegetables in the refrigerator. Keep protein options, toppings, and dressing separate until ready to assemble.
Assembly
- When ready to eat, take a container of prepped greens and vegetables. Add your chosen protein and any desired toppings such as beans, corn, cheese, and Fritos.
- Drizzle with your favorite salad dressing, squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
This is a flexible recipe. Feel free to swap out ingredients based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences. The key is to prep components ahead of time for quick and easy salads throughout the week.