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Welcome back to Traditionally Grace! Today, we’re diving into the world of salads with a customizable approach that will make your meal prep easy, healthy, and delightful. Just like our beloved Breakfast Casserole, this salad bowl allows you to mix and match ingredients to suit your taste or what’s available in your kitchen to minimize waste. Let’s make eating your greens not just a healthy choice but an enjoyable experience! Discover the joy of cooking with the Ninja Food Processor that I rely on in nearly all my cooking videos! It’s my go-to tool for making meals enjoyable and effortless, used by me several times a day, every single day. If you’re looking to enhance your kitchen experience while supporting my content, consider using my affiliate links. You can grab one on TikTok or get it on Amazon with free shipping. Just a heads up, I do earn a commission from these links, which helps me bring more great content to you. Thanks for considering!
Why a Customizable Salad Bowl?
Salads are the epitome of versatile meals, perfect for any time of the day. They’re not only about health; they’re about enjoying a burst of flavors, textures, and colors. Here’s why you’ll love this customizable salad:
Family Friendly: Customize individual bowls to cater to picky eaters or dietary restrictions.
Flexibility: Use whatever vegetables, fruits, nuts, or proteins you have on hand.
Nutritional Balance: Easily pack in your daily greens and veggies.
| Base Ingredients |
| Dark, Leafy Greens of Choice (Organic Girl) |
| 1/2 Cup Cheese Choice |
| 1/2 Cup Protein Choice |
| 1/2 Cup Veggie Choices |
| 1/4 Cup Olive Oil or Dressing Choice |
| Salt to Taste |
| Pepper to Taste |
| Add-Ons |
- Choose and Circle Your Theme: Select your salad theme (Mexican, Homestyle, Italian, Asian, or Mediterranean).
- Prepare Your Greens: Rinse (if necessary) and finely chop your dark, leafy greens. This step ensures every bite is consistent and easy to enjoy with a spoon. A food processor works wonders!
- Add Texture and Flavor: Shred cheese and shred select veggies. Use a shredding/slicing disc on your food processor to work effortlessly.
- Texture Variation: Slice desired vegetables. Slicing provides a different mouth feel compared to shredding. Use a shredding/slicing disc on your food processor to work effortlessly.
- Protein Power: Place your protein on top.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or a couple of smaller ones.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle your chosen dressing over the salad and toss to coat or serve it on the side for each person to customize their taste.
| Mexican | Mexican |
|---|---|
| Greens Choice: | 1/2 Cup Vegetable Choices: |
| Romaine, Kale, Mixed Dark | Black Beans + Chili Powder + Salt |
| Cheese Choice: | Corn |
| Sharp Cheddar | Jalapeños |
| Cotija | Onions (Green, Red, White) |
| Pepper Jack | Bell Peppers, Red, Green, Yellow |
| Protein Choice: | Extras: |
| Grilled Steak | Avocado |
| Shredded Chicken | Tortilla Chips or Strips, Crushed |
| Dressing Choice: | Pico De Gallo |
| Olive Oil with Salt and Pepper | Sour Cream (Unsweet Yogurt + Salt) |
| Salsa | |
| Chipotle Ranch | |
| Cilantro Lime |
NOTES:
| Homestyle | Homestyle |
|---|---|
| Greens Choice: | 1/2 Cup Vegetable Choices: |
| Romaine, Kale, Mixed Dark | Carrot |
| Cheese Choice: | Mushrooms |
| Extra Sharp Cheddar | Zucchini, Shredded |
| Colby Jack | Onions, Green, Red, White |
| Cottage Cheese | Extras: |
| Protein Choice: | Turkey, Uncured |
| Hard-Boiled Egg | Ham, Uncured |
| Bacon Bits | Croutons |
| Dressing Choice: | |
| Olive Oil with Salt and Pepper | |
| Ranch | |
| Honey Mustard, Dijon, Plain | |
| Thousand Island |
NOTES:
| Italian | Italian |
|---|---|
| Greens Choice: | 1/2 Cup Vegetable Choices: |
| Arugula, Spinach, Mixed Dark | Tomatoes, Cherry |
| Cheese Choice: | Sun-Dried Tomatoes |
| Burrata | Zucchini |
| Mozzarella | Black Olives |
| Parmesan | Mushrooms |
| Parmigiano-Reggiano | Eggplant |
| Protein Choice: | Extras: |
| Italian Sausage | Grilled Chicken |
| Salami | White Beans |
| Dressing Choice: | Basil |
| Olive Oil with Salt and Pepper | Croutons |
| Tomato Based Pasta Sauce | |
| Balsamic Vinaigrette | |
| Pesto or Basil Pesto | |
| Italian Herb Vinaigrette |
NOTES:
| Asian | Asian |
|---|---|
| Greens Choice: | 1/2 Cup Vegetable Choices: |
| Napa Cabbage | Cucumbers |
| Baby Bok Choy | Cherry Tomatoes |
| Cheese For Fusion, Optional: | Red Onion |
| Cream Cheese | Carrots |
| Protein Choice: | Daikon Radish |
| Tofu | Edamame |
| Grilled Shrimp | Snow Peas |
| Chicken (Teriyaki) | Extras: |
| Dressing Choice: | Sesame Seeds |
| Sesame Ginger | Rice Noodles |
| Soy-Mirin | |
| Peanut | |
| Soy Sauce |
NOTES:
| Mediterranean | Mediterranean |
|---|---|
| Greens Choice: | 1/2 Cup Vegetable Choices: |
| Romaine, Arugula, Mixed Dark | Cucumbers |
| Cheese Choice: | Cherry Tomatoes |
| Feta | Onion, Red |
| Goat Cheese | Black Olives |
| Halloumi | Kalamata Olives |
| Protein Choice: | Extras: |
| Chicken, Grilled | Falafel |
| Chickpeas | Mint |
| Dressing Choice: | Pita Chips |
| Lemon Tahini | |
| Red Wine Vinaigrette | |
| Za’atar Oil | |
| Sumac |
NOTES:
Cure for Meal Monotony: Re-Mix, Re-Veggie, Re-Enjoy!
These tables provide a guide for creating salads with distinct flavor profiles, encouraging creativity with ingredients while maintaining a thematic consistency. Remember, these are just suggestions – the beauty of salads is in their versatility, so feel free to mix and match according to your taste, what’s in your fridge, or what’s available to you!
| Mexican | Homestyle |
|---|---|
| Fruit Choice: | Fruit Choice: |
| Avocado | Apples |
| Mango | Grapes |
| Pineapple | Berries, Dried or Fresh |
| Jicama | Oranges |
| Nut Choice: | Nut Choice: |
| Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) | Walnuts |
| Peanut | Pecans |
| Almonds | Almonds |
| Pecans | Sunflower Seeds |
NOTES:
| Italian | Asian |
|---|---|
| Fruit Choice: | Fruit Choice: |
| Grapefruit | Mandarin Oranges |
| Orange | Tangerines |
| Figs | Lychee |
| Peaches | Mango |
| Nectarines | Papaya |
| Nut Choice: | Nut Choice: |
| Pinoli (Pine Nuts) | Peanuts |
| Walnuts | Cashews |
| Almonds | Almonds |
| Hazelnuts |
NOTES:
| Mediterranean |
|---|
| Fruit Choice: |
| Pomegranate Seeds |
| Figs |
| Dates |
| Nut Choice: |
| Almonds |
| Pine Nuts |
| Walnuts |
| Hazelnuts |
NOTES:
Italian Garden Party
Add shredded carrot to bowl
Add organic greens to the ninja food processor
Chop or mince greens
Add chopped/minced greens into bowl
Add half a cup of tomato based pasta sauce to the bowl. We are using this in place of a dressing.
Add Burrata or mozzarella to salad
Add salt to taste
Add pepper to taste
To add a layer of healthy fats and to enhance the flavors. Drizzle some organic, cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil. It will also keep you fuller, longer.
Mexican Fiesta
Add chopped or minced greens to bowl
Add shredded carrot into bowl
Add shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese to bowl
Add Cooked Black Beans with Chili Powder + Salt.
Unsweetened Yogurt + Salt = Sour Cream Substitute
Mix and enjoy your salad… with a spoon
Fast and effortless gourmet meals at home.
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