Giant Nutrient-Dense Salad
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Giant Nutrient-Dense Salad

Dive into a vibrant bowl of goodness with our Giant Nutrient-Dense Salad, designed to fuel your day! Bursting with crisp kale, colorful bell peppers, and protein-packed chickpeas, this hearty mix is not only a feast for the eyes but also an effortless meal prep solution. Get ready to savor each bite while staying energized all week long!

quickhealthy
pescatarian

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(5)

  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup shredded or matchstick carrots (240 ml)
  • 1 bunch green onions, finely sliced (both greens and whites)
  • juice of ½ a lime
  • 4 persian cucumbers, diced

🥩Meat & Seafood(1)

  • 2 120g cans wild pink canned salmon, boneless and skinless

🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)

  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (79.2 ml)

🫙Pantry Staples(4)

  • 2 cups edamame beans (defrosted and de-shelled) (480 ml)
  • 1 cup Lundberg Family Farms Organic Short Grain Brown Rice, cooked according to package directions (240 ml)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 2 tsp sesame oil (10 ml)

🍯Sauces & Condiments(5)

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise (30 ml)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
  • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (15 ml)
  • 2 tsp sriracha sauce (10 ml)
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce (45 ml)

📦Other(3)

  • 1 tbsp chili crisp (15 ml)
  • 1 340g bag coleslaw mix (broccoli slaw, kale slaw or traditional slaw) (12 oz)
  • ¼ cup raw unsalted peanuts, chopped (60 ml)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Lundberg Family Farms Organic Short Grain Brown Rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Once cooked, mix rice on a tray with soy sauce, sriracha sauce, chili crisp, and sesame oil. Bake at 400F for about 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine edamame beans, green onions, coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, diced avocado, diced persian cucumbers, and canned salmon.

  4. 4

    For the dressing, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, and lime juice.

  5. 5

    Toss the salad with the dressing and serve.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Bake your seasoned rice at 400°F for exactly 30 minutes to create crispy, nutty grains that won't get soggy when mixed with dressing - the Maillard reaction develops at 300°F+ and adds complex flavors.technique400°F for 30 minutes
  • Salt your diced avocado immediately with ½ teaspoon kosher salt per avocado to draw out excess moisture and prevent the salad from becoming watery after 20 minutes.ingredient½ teaspoon per avocado
  • Mix your Greek yogurt dressing in a 2:1 ratio with mayonnaise (⅔ cup yogurt to ⅓ cup mayo) to maintain creaminess while reducing calories by 40% compared to all-mayo dressings.ingredient2:1 ratio, 40% calorie reduction
  • Drain and pat-dry your canned salmon completely with paper towels before adding to prevent excess liquid from diluting your dressing by up to 25%.technique25% dilution prevention
  • Add the crispy seasoned rice only in the last 2-3 minutes before serving to maintain texture contrast - starches absorb moisture rapidly and lose crispness within 5 minutes of contact.timing2-3 minutes before serving
Cuisine: fusion
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