My Weekly Salad "Recipe"

I debated long and hard about writing this post. It seemed silly to have a "recipe" for making salad.  BUT, I have had a few people ask me about eating salad most nights with dinner and how we are able to do that.  

Each week I make up two giant bowls of salad for the family.  We buy enough fresh vegetables that I make one salad the day we get home from grocery shopping and another three or so days later when our first salad is all but gone.  



At this point my husband and I have it down to a science as to what we need to buy each week at the store.  

Ingredients (for 1 large salad):

3 romaine hearts

1 4 ounce tub baby crispy green leaf lettuce (or 1/2 8 ounce tub)

1 8 ounce tub baby spinach (or half a 16 ounce tub)

3 sticks celery

1 10 ounce container bite sized tomatoes

1 cucumber

4-5 button mushrooms

3 carrots; peeled

1 or 2 broccoli crowns

1/4 purple cabbage

I start with my largest Tupperware bowl (32 CUP SIZE) and begin layering lettuces (as I wash them) with other layers of cut veggies.  I try to make all the vegetables bite sized as I add them in. 






I almost always end my salad with the romaine, broccoli, and cabbage on top.


I have to work at getting the cover on until after our first meal but it's a great way to make sure we all have a chance to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables every day.  My boys aren't big fans of cooked vegetables but will happily eat some salad every single night.


This size salad is also perfect for summer gatherings! 

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Comments

  1. Dara @ Not In JerseyJune 16, 2021 at 8:41 AM

    I love eating salads. I make them individually, this is very smart!

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  2. EllibelleJune 16, 2021 at 9:09 AM

    I've never eaten raw mushrooms! But this salad looks delicious and I really want to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Joanne June 16, 2021 at 3:15 PM

      I can't believe that! I love mushrooms raw or cooked.

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  3. Tamar SBJune 16, 2021 at 10:28 AM

    So colorful!!

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  4. Sparkles and LattesJune 16, 2021 at 11:42 AM

    I love adding cooked veggies into my salads. I love your salad minus the raw mushrooms. I have a hard time with those. I only like them cooked.

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    1. Joanne June 16, 2021 at 3:16 PM

      I've never tried adding cooked veggies to my salad.

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  5. HollyJune 16, 2021 at 12:11 PM

    YUM! Thanks for sharing :)

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  6. Nancy 's Fashion StyleJune 16, 2021 at 2:03 PM

    Yes, that is such a good idea. We love to eat salads too.

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    1. Joanne June 16, 2021 at 3:17 PM

      Thanks! It has been such a time saver that has really helped us all to eat more vegetables.

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  7. Rebecca JoJune 16, 2021 at 2:17 PM

    Well, if this isnt screaming HEALTHY!!!!!

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  8. SuzanaJune 16, 2021 at 4:22 PM

    First, I have to say again thank you for visiting my blog.
    Second, most of the days we make salad combined with steam cooked vegetables.
    I add anion, garlic, mild pepper.
    Thank you, Joanne for the recipe!

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  9. Claire JustineJune 17, 2021 at 2:48 AM

    So fresh, colourful and tasty, yummy :) Thanks for joining us #TheWednesdayLinkUp

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  10. Kim CarberryJune 17, 2021 at 9:06 AM

    I am lazy when it comes to salad. I buy it already pre-chopped in bags then just add tomatoes. Yours looks so good x

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    1. Joanne June 17, 2021 at 11:13 AM

      We used to do that too but then we got to the point where we needed to buy so many bags... it was just cheaper and easier to make our own.

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  11. Kari June 17, 2021 at 1:17 PM

    That looks DELICIOUS.

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  12. Soma @ inkTorrents.comJune 17, 2021 at 7:04 PM

    I love salads, specially during hot summer months. Yours look really delicious.

    -Soma

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    1. Joanne June 18, 2021 at 12:15 PM

      Thank you! I love salad too; especially in the summer.

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  13. LyshaJune 18, 2021 at 9:04 AM

    I love this! Pinning for inspiration.

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