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Make Ahead Salads for the Week: 5 Fresh Ideas


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These make-ahead salads are perfect for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy fresh and healthy salads throughout the week with minimal effort.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup dressing of choice (vinaigrette recommended)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, feta cheese, red onion, and olives.
  3. Layer the salad ingredients in meal prep containers. Start with the quinoa mixture at the bottom, followed by the mixed greens and vegetables on top.
  4. Drizzle your dressing of choice over the salad or keep it in a separate container to add later.
  5. Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days. When ready to eat, toss the salad and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 36
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 12

Keywords: make ahead salads, meal prep salads, healthy salads, easy salad recipes, salads for the week