These easily adaptable salad shakers are the perfect make-ahead, portable lunch
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 1
Author Meme
Ingredients
½tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonvinegar
¼teaspoonsalt-free Italian seasoningor any spices or herbs
pinchsalt
½cupchickpeasor other protein
½cupcooked quinoa
1cupchopped vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, etc.
3cupschopped lettuceany kind
Instructions
First, you make the dressing - Add the olive oil, vinegar, spices, and salt into the jar, and whisk everything together.
Next, you add your protein. In this salad, I'm using chickpeas. You can use cooked lentils, shredded chicken or turkey, any other beans.
Then, you add the quinoa or whatever whole grain you are using.
After that, you add the vegetables - the sturdy ones first {like carrots, peppers, celery, beets, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.}. Then add the other veggies that won't hold up as well if they are somehow touching the dressing {which is very unlikely, but just in case!}.
Finally, you add your lettuce. I like to do romaine and then spinach on top. Pack as much as you can in there. If you really want, you can also add a tablespoon or so of chopped nuts.
Now screw the lid on top, and stick it in the refrigerator until you're ready to each your lunch! Resist the urge to shake it until right before eating.
When you're ready to eat, just dump it onto a large plate or in a big salad bowl. Enjoy!