Crave-worthy Summer Salads that can be Meal Prepped Ahead!

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option, while almonds can be less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: Worcestershire sauce

Soy sauce is a common substitute for a similar umami flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while white sugar is often cheaper.

Fill a large stock pot with water for poaching chicken.

Add 3 lbs of chicken breast to the pot.

Season the poaching liquid with salt, bay leaves, and pepper.

Add 2 shallots to the pot, keeping them whole.

Wash all fresh produce for the salads.

Prepare the salad by opening and draining 1 can of cannellini beans and 1 can of garbanzo beans.

Dice 1/2 lb of salami and 1/2 cup of pepperoni.

Dice 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper.

Dice red onion to match the size of the peppers.

Chop a bunch of fresh parsley and add to the salad bowl.

Halve mini mozzarella balls and add to the salad.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens