The Wellorist
Build a Salad Bowl
Benefits
A high-nutrient lunchtime meal balanced with fiber, healthy fats and protein!
Create Your Meal
Step 1: Pick your greens
Spinach, kale, romaine, mixed greens, arugula
Step 2: Pick a protein source
- Meat: Sliced grilled chicken, turkey burger, sliced grilled beef
- Fish: Salmon, tuna, grilled or steamed shrimp
- Vegan: Tofu, veggie burger, blackbean burger, seitan, tempeh, falafel, lentils, canned beans (chickpeas, blackbeans, etc)
Step 3: Mix in at least 2 non-starchy veggies
- Starchy: Sweet potatoes, butternut squash
- Non-starchy: Broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, beets
- Healthy fat: Avocado
Step 4: Add 1-2 toppings
- Grains: 1/4 cup brown rice, 1/4 cup quinoa, 1/4 cup farro
- Cheese/egg: 1 tbsp blue cheese, 1 tbsp feta cheese, 1 tbsp goat cheese, 1-2 hard-boiled eggs
- Other: 1 tbsp dried sugar-free cranberries, 1 tbsp pecans, 1 tbsp walnuts, 1 tbsp sliced almonds, 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Step 5: Dress it up!
- 1 tbsp Tahini + 1/2 lemon squeeze
- 1 tbsp olive oil + 1/2 lemon squeeze
- 1 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar and olive oil
- More dressing ideas here