I’ve had to get fairly creative with food prep lately due to the Be Well cleanse I’ve been doing (review coming Monday). It’s not because the food on the cleanse is hard to make or even that restrictive, it’s just that, well…we have no kitchen.
As a result, I have really perfected how much produce I can maintain in our little dorm-sized fridge, and I prepare salads and other simple dishes to bring with me wherever 2Chili ends up wanting to eat for the day. Amazingly, with proper space management, you can fit quite a lot into a little fridge!
This is one of my favorite salads of late. It reminds me of a warmer place, as Seattle in winter can get kind of dreary (did I just state the complete obvious?). I love fruit mixed with salad, and this combination of mango and coconut with the greens and peppers really works!
Ingredients:
- 2-3 handfuls mixed greens
- 1/4 cup sliced raw mushrooms
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 mango, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted coconut (from Trader Joe’s – addictive!)
- 2 T raw pecan halves
- 1/2 cup of cooked red quinoa
- 1/2 roasted sweet potato, if you have it available
- Simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing (minus the jam during the cleanse)
This salad packs a nutritional punch, including lots of fiber, a spectrum of vitamins, healthy fats, potassium, and protein from the quinoa.
Nutritional Info for Salad Only, No Dressing
Click Image to Enlarge
I’ll be back on Monday with my thoughts on the Be Well cleanse. Have a great weekend all!
View Comments (6)
yum, that looks so tasty…but your bowl looks way too small. hahaa, just teasing.
DH and I lived with a dorm fridge for a few days when we first moved to our home, waiting for the fridge to be delivered. It was tough….Good luck, I can’t wait to see your new kitchen!! Sooon!!!!!
Debbie, you’re right, it is tough! But, we have learned to adapt. Since we’re doing the whole front of the house at once, and in the right order, it’s going to be a while yet. But, we’re going to make a temp kitchen in the laundry room — it should be finished before Christmas. Even though we’ve done this before I forgot what a true pain it is!! Thanks for your note!
And, ha, yes, the biggest challenge of doing all my “make and take” salads is getting a big enough bowl! I could honestly eat twice this much. A salad a day is THE best way to feel good!
whooo hoo, good news, I got your reply! yes! I think it’s definitely working again.
That’s awesome!! Happy weekend!
You too