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Learning to meal prep salads for easy, transportable lunch bowls will save you tons of headaches during the week.  Perfect for lunch on the go and make-ahead lunches when you work from home.

How to Meal Prep Salads and Lunch Bowls

containers

quinoa

brown rice

barley

wheatberries

soba noodles

beans

14 ounce package tofu

tempeh

nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts

seeds (pumpkin, hemp, sunflower)

sprouts (lentil, mung bean or other)

tomatoes

cucumbers

carrots

roasted vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, eggplant)

broccoli

cauliflower

onion

bell peppers

avocado

berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)

citrus segments (orange, grapefruit)

pomegranate arils

apples (sliced)

pears (sliced)

Carrot Ginger Miso Sauce

Creamy Avocado

Dressing

Choose all the ingredients you plan to use.  If anything needs to be cooked, such as beans or grains, prepare them in advance and cool completely.

Cut and prep the vegetables you will be using for your lunch bowls.

Prepare your sauce or dressing and store in small containers.

Prep the Ingredients

Place beans and grains in the bottom of your bowl.

Next layer sturdy vegetables

Top with more delicate vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers.

Package your dressing and greens separately or place the greens on the top of the container.

Store

Combine all your ingredients and sauce in a bowl and toss to coat all the ingredients with the sauce.

If eating on the go, add your dressing and greens to your container and shake until the dressing is distributed evenly.

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Fiesta Lime Salad in a Jar

extra virgin olive oil

lime juice

cumin

salt

mustard

red pepper flakes

wide-mouth

chile-lime dressing

black beans

pico de gallo

red onions

grape tomatoes

cilantro,

romaine lettuce

To make the dressing, combine all the dressing...

To make the dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close the lid, and then shake to combine.

To make the salad, layer the salad ingredients...

To make the salad, layer the salad ingredients in the order listed into the jar, packing in as much romaine as you need to create a tight pack. Cover the jar, and place it in the fridge for up to a week.

To eat, dump the entire contents of the...

To eat, dump the entire contents of the jar into a bowl, toss, and enjoy! 

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