Summer Salad Bowl Ideas

HOMEMADE COLESLAW - Great for making in batches!

• 1-2 carrots grated
• ¼ grated red cabbage and or ¼ grated white cabbage (more or less depending) You can chop up a few carrots and use all the cabbage – chop out and remove the core. Store dry in a storage bag in the fridge , it will keep for 1-2 days if you decide to make a batch!
• Dressing: 1-2 tbsp of mayonnaise, 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar / Any other vinegar / 1 tsp Dijon mustard / sea salt / pepper
• Vary the dressing measurements based on your taste buds
• Mix all elements of the dressing together
• Use a small amount and mix in with cabbage and carrot to avoid excess dressing.
• Add more as required
• The dressing alone will store in the fridge for 3 days and can be used as a spread , a dip or a sauce for meats / vegetables.

GRAIN OPTIONAL AND CHOICE EXAMPLES:

• 25g giant couscous
• 25g pasta cooled
• 1 x slice brown bread
• 1 x toasted pitta / 1 x wrap

PROTEIN OPTIONS - CHOOSE 2

• ½ ripe avocado sliced or mashed with chopped tomato and lime for guacamole and use as a spread
• Grilled chicken breast sliced
• 1 x boiled egg
• 1 x baked salmon fillet
• ½ tin roasted chickpeas
• 1 x small tin of tuna in brine
• 2 slices of good quality boiled or baked ham – NO PACKETS!

DRESSING OPTIONS:

• 1 tsp of sundried or basil pesto
• 1-2 tbsp mayonnaise
• Olive oil & apple cider vinegar / lemon juice mixed 2:1:1 ratio , adjust to your taste buds , will store in the fridge!

ASSEMBLE YOUR BOWL: 

• Homemade coleslaw * see recipe above
• 1 plum tomato / 5-6 cherry tomatoes
• 5-10 olives green or black
• 1 tbsp hummus
• 25g - 40g cheese of your choice (matchbox size) / ½ mozzarella ball / feta cheese matchbox size
• 1-2 tbsp sweetcorn
• 3 – 5 large lettuce leaves (chop into chunks) / mixed lettuce
• Mixed peppers chopped / cucumber / celery – add in a variety
• Protein of choice
• Grain of choice if using
• Dressing