Hey you guys! In case you didn’t know, May is National Salad Month. But it doesn’t have to be May to enjoy a salad!
Who doesn’t love a good salad, right? They’re refreshing, filling, and oh-so-versatile! And best of all, you can totally personalize them to help you meet your macros and achieve your nutritional goals!
To help you get your salad on the right way, and to save you a little time, here’s a list of 5 totally awesome power-packed salad recipes. I hope you love them!
Serves 1. Calories per serving: 310 / Protein 36g / Carbs 28g / Fat 6g
2 c mixed salad greens
1/4 c fresh blueberries
1/4 c fresh strawberries, sliced
4 oz shredded chicken
1/4 c cooked quinoa
2 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp. vinaigrette or poppy seed dressing
Serves 2. Calories per serving: 405 / Protein 24g / Carbs 22g / Fat 24g
4 c salad greens
6 oz taco meat (lean ground beef or turkey)
1/4 c sliced olives
1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c red onion, sliced or cubed
1/4 avocado, cubed
1/2 baked whole wheat tortilla (chopped)
Serves 1. Calories per serving: 370 / Protein 35g / Carbs 30g / Fat 12g
2 c salad greens
3 oz cooked shredded chicken
1/3 c corn
1/4 c chopped red onion
2 tbsp. Bolthouse Farms Greek Ranch Dressing
1/2 baked whole wheat tortilla (chopped)
Serves 1. Calories per serving: 306 / Protein 31g / Carbs 13g / Fat 15g
2 c salad spring mix
1 tbsp. chopped walnuts
2 tbsp. crumbled goat cheese
3 oz shredded chicken
1/4 red onion, sliced
1/2 fresh peach, sliced
Serves 1. Calories per serving: 310 / Protein 29g / Carbs 31g / Fat 8g
2 c spring salad mix
3 oz shredded chicken
1 oz sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 c cooked quinoa
5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette:
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
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