Ingredients
1/2 bag of sweet kale or similar salad kit
1/2 c strawberries
1/4 red onion
1/4 c chopped walnuts or almonds
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 lb. of cooked shrimp (tails removed)
Olive oil and lemon juice
Instructions
In a sauté pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice. Sauté shrimp for ~5 minutes, set aside.
Equipment
Cutting board & knife
Bowl & tongs
Measuring cups
Sauté pan
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Slice strawberries and onions.
Pour contents of 1/2 of salad kit bag into a bowl combine with shrimp, strawberries, onions, walnuts and feta cheese and mix.
*Recipe makes between 2-3 servings.
If you’re searching for a fresh, vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of strawberries with savory shrimp, you’ve come to the right place! Prepare this delicious salad in less than 10 minutes by utilizing semi-prepare ingredients for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Semi-prepped ingredients 101
Making a filling macro-balanced salad doesn't need to cost you a lot or take a lot of time. Most stores have pre-made salad kits you can utilize as the base for your salad to customize to make a fully prepared meal. Follow these steps to craft your own semi-prepped salad in any fashion. More recipes using this technique to follow.
Pick your salad kit base: There are so many options, the world is your oyster. This recipe utilizes a sweeter flavor profile, but you can choose any dressing or topping combination that you think sounds good.
Add in protein: Using your salad as a base, what protein do you think would go good with it? Shrimp, chicken, and tofu are easy to add into most recipes.
Enhance your salad with some color: Aim to add in at least 2 additional fruits or veggies to your salad to boost the fiber content of your creation.
Top with some texture: whether it's seeds, dried fruits, or parmesan crisps add a little texture for some additional depth.
Using semi-prepped ingredients opens up a world of options for building quick and healthy meals. Making your own Salad is just the first step. Try to find 2-3 'go to' salad combinations to help take the hassle out of making quick and delicious meals.