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Quick and Easy Salad Bowls for Busy Days

Quick and Easy Salad Bowls for Busy Days
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Discover the joy of vibrant, nutritious meals with these Quick and Easy Salad Bowls for Busy Days! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or family gatherings, these customizable salad bowls allow you to mix and match fresh ingredients based on your preference or what you have on hand. With minimal prep time and a focus on wholesome ingredients, these salads are not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavors that will keep you energized throughout the day. Whether you’re looking to streamline your meal prep or simply want a delicious way to eat healthier, these salad bowls offer versatility and satisfaction in every bite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup mixed greens
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or red)
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup arugula or spinach
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. For the Chickpea Salad Bowl, combine chickpeas, mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with oregano, salt, and pepper before tossing.
  2. In another bowl for the Shredded Chicken Salad Bowl, mix shredded cabbage with cooked chicken, carrots, almonds, and green onion. Whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and grated ginger; drizzle over the salad.
  3. For the Quinoa Salad Bowl, blend cooked quinoa with black beans, corn kernels, diced avocado, salsa, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. For the Farro Salad Bowl, combine cooked farro with roasted sweet potato cubes, cranberries, walnuts; drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  5. Finally for the Tuna Salad Bowl, arrange arugula or spinach with diced cucumber, drained tuna, hard-boiled egg slices and avocado; whisk olive oil with Dijon mustard and lemon juice before drizzling.

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