5 Ways to Turn Eat Smart® Chopped Salad Kits into a Meal
by Amanda Keefer
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Eat Smart®. All opinions are our own.
Have you ever picked up a bagged salad at the grocery store and thought, I could probably make something delicious with this? Okay, maybe you don’t think of yourself as an experimental chef, or are just too exhausted working from home while helping your kids navigate distance learning and technology? Well we put together 5 Ways to Turn Eat Smart® Chopped Salad Kits into a Meal for you.
We partnered with our friends at Eat Smart® to bring some new inspiration to your dinner table. We’re not talking about complicated recipes with too many steps either. Eat Smart’s Chopped Collection™ makes creating new, fun and exciting meals super easy – everything is already prepped for you!
No time to chop cabbage, shred carrots or whip up your own dressing? No problem!
At a time with trips to the grocery store are limited and the possibility of shelves not being fully stocked, these kits come in handy for creating a quick and easy meal with minimal ingredients or prep.
5 Ways to Turn Chopped Salad Kits into a Meal
Add your favorite protein
One of the easiest ways to turn a bagged salad into a complete meal is to simply add your favorite protein. Chicken, shrimp, salmon, beans and more are all good options. Here are a few of our favorite ideas:
- BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad using the Bistro Bacon kit
- Easy Chopped Taco Salads using the Southwest kit
- Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad using the Sesame Almond Crunch kit
Make a stir fry
The Sesame Almond Crunch is the perfect companion to chicken, steak, shrimp or tofu for the easiest stir fry ever. Just cook your protein, add the salad kit contents and toss with the dressing. Viola! Serve over rice or noodles for a delicious meal that’s ready in about 15 minutes. Or try one of these recipes:
Change up Taco Tuesday
Add some crunch and a plethora of taco toppings with ease. The Avocado Cheddar Ranch and Southwest kits are two of my favorite for changing up Taco Tuesday but you can get creative with any of them! Opt for Mediterranean-inspired tacos using the Mediterranean Crunch kit or go sweeter with the Apple Gouda kit. Here are a few recipes we love:
Add crunch to wraps
Wrap + your choice of protein + an Eat Smart salad kit = one tasty meal! These Asian Chicken Wraps are easy to prep and delicious for lunch or dinner. Here are some other combos we love:
- Steak (or roast beef) + Southwest kit
- Grilled Chicken + Bistro Bacon kit
- Salmon + Mediterranean Crunch kit
- Tempeh + Sesame Almond Crunch
Buddha bowls, oh my!
Add crunch and lots of veggies to your Buddha bowls. Use the salad kit as the base and load on the toppings. Use our Build Your Own Buddha Bowl printable as a guide for creating your own – or better yet, let each family member pick out their favorite toppings to create their own.
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