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Here are five salad recipes you can store in the fridge that take under 5 minutes to assemble once you’ve prepped them.

It’s relieving to have a system for salads or other fruit/veg/protein mixes that is easy to clean and replenish. This can take some trial and error to get what tastes the best for you and is the most effective. This type of system helps you understand how quickly you consume the food, how perishable different foods are, and what your preferences are.

Instead of casually tossing lettuce and vegetables in your fridge and thinking of it as common food storage, it’s good to think of it as something to define as a set and perfect.

It’s relieving when you can confidently know you have high nutrition salads or fruit/veg mixes you enjoy ready to go.

We like salads that are: satisfying, cost effective, easy to assemble when busy, and high in nutrients.

1. The Mythic Greek Salad

The Mythic Greek Salad

Ingredients:

• Container 1 Large
• Lettuce (Romaine)
• Container 2 for Mix, size to preference
• Fresh tomatoes, cut to bite size
• Cucumbers, diced
• Red Onion, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper as needed
• Containers 3+4, keep store original bc of product specs + longevity
• #3 Kalamata olives, sliced
• #4 Banana Peppers, sliced or diced
• Container 5 Texture, size to preference
• Feta Cheese, seasoned or prepared as desired

Instructions:

1. Put lettuce in a bowl or plate of choice. Dress with mix, feta, peppers and olives to taste. Add more protein or chickpeas if desired.

Nutritional Benefits: This salad is loaded with antioxidants from the tomatoes and cucumbers. Feta cheese adds a creamy texture and some calcium without too many calories.

2. Spinach, Bacon, and Strawberry Salad

Spinach, Bacon and Strawberry Salad

Ingredients:

• Container 1 Large
• Fresh spinach leaves
• Container 2 for Mix, size to preference
• Strawberries, sliced
• Red onion, thinly sliced
• Pecans or Walnuts chopped
• Container 3 for Cheese, size to preference
• Crumbled goat cheese, feta or mozzarella
• Container 4 for Dressing DIY or Store Container
• Balsamic vinaigrette (olive oil and balsamic vinegar)
• Container 5 for Bacon
• Bacon Pieces, Crumbled after cooked

Instructions:

1. Fully cook bacon until it’s crispy enough to crumble, cool then store.
2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, red onion, bacon and nuts.
3. Mix in balsamic vinaigrette.
4. Sprinkle cheese on top just before serving.
5. Add more proteins and other items as desired.

Nutritional Benefits: Spinach is a great source of vitamins A and C, while strawberries provide a boost of antioxidants and vitamin C. Nuts such as walnuts add healthy fats and omega-3s.

Southwestern Chipotle and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients:

• Container 1, Large
• Romaine, Green Leaf or other lettuce
• Container 2, Mix
• (stack these onto the beans if you don’t want the beans to dye the other ingredients)
• Black beans, drained and rinsed
• Cooked quinoa, cooled
• Corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• Red bell pepper, diced
• Container 3, Dressing
• Cilantro, chopped
• Lime juice
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
• Garlic (powdered or minced fresh)
• Chipotle Chili (powder, canned in adobe, or blend dried chilis into powder yourself)
• Red Pepper Flakes (to make spicier and add color/ texture if desired)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Container 4, Texture
• Tortilla Strips
• Make Fresh Day of Use
• Avocado, diced

Instructions:

1. Put the lettuce a large bowl
2. Combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, mix, and avocado.
3. Add prepared dressing
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss in.
5. Add more protein and other items such as shredded queso quesadilla if desired.

Nutritional Benefits: Quinoa is a complete protein, making it an excellent plant-based protein source. Black beans add additional fiber and protein, while avocado provides healthy fats.

4. Tangy Cucumber and Avocado Salad

Tangy Cucumber and Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

• Container 1 Large
• Lettuce or Green Base of choice
• Container 2 Mix
• Cucumber, sliced to bite pieces or julienned
• Red onion, finely chopped
• Dill, chopped
• White wine vinegar
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Prepare Fresh
• Avocado, diced

Instructions:

1. Put the lettuce in a bowl
2. Pour over the cucumber, avocado, and red onion dressing mix
3. Garnish with fresh dill before serving
4. Include proteins and other ingredients as desired

Nutritional Benefits: This salad is low in calories and hydrating from the cucumber. It’s refreshing and light. Avocado adds healthy fats and a creamy texture, while dill provides flavor without extra calories.

5. Pesto Caprese Salad

Pesto Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

• Container 1 Large
• Mixed salad greens (spring blends, arugula and spinach)
• Container 2 Fresh Sliced
• Tomatoes of choice, sliced
• Container 3 Mix
• Blend Pesto Together:
• Lemon juice
• Basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive Oil
• Garlic (powdered or fresh minced)
• Fine Parmesan
• Container 4 Cheese
• Fresh Mozzarella (to slice or pearls)

Container 5 Texture, choose your container or keep product original

Pine Nuts

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, place the salad mix then top with layered mozzarella and tomatoes.
2. Next pour the mixture container over the top of the salad, top with pine nuts.
3. Add julienned fresh basil for a stronger herbal flavor!
4. Add protein and other ingredients as desired.

Nutritional Benefits: This salad provides some calcium, vitamin c, and protein.

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These five salads offer a range of flavors and textures, and each is designed to be simple to prepare while providing a healthy and satisfying meal. Consult a local dietician to discover more about your unique needs. Enjoy!

What are some salads or recipes loaded with fruits/vegetables you find effortless to prepare?

By the way, did you say super simple salad systems out loud??