My big a$$ salad strategy

My strategy for getting in your greens, each and every week

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Kristina Todini, RDN
February 26, 2024

Yup, I just said “big a$$ salad”

It’s an integral strategy in my weekly plant-based meals, as the meal plans I develop for my Plant Path Meal Plan Club members.

Here’s how it works:

  • You make a big salad once at the beginning of the week. Something that is sturdy enough to hold up well in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

  • Then you take out the salad throughout the week when you need it. Maybe a quick lunch, a late afternoon munch, or even as a last minute “oh crap, dinner didn’t work out tonight” back up plan.

This big salad is like a background meal that just sits in your refrigerator and is available to you whenever you need it.

BONUS: It’s also a great way to add just a few more vegetables to your daily meals. 🎉

Sound like something you can incorporate into your week? Try making one big salad next week to have on hand for when things don't go to plan and let me know how it works out.

🥗 + 👩‍🍳,

Kristina
big fat salad strategist

P.S. The big a$$ salad that the meal plan club members are making this week is one of my favorite winter greens and squash salads. 👇

This winter salad is sturdy, crunchy, and sweet

One of my absolutely FAVE salads, this recipe has a sturdy leafy green with a creamy plant-based dressing and a touch of sweet from squash and dried fruit

DID YOU KNOW? 🧐

Meal planning is scientifically linked to a more diverse, higher-quality diet, which means it provides nutrients that you likely wouldn’t get otherwise. One study found that individuals who plan their meals are more likely to follow nutritional guidelines and eat a better variety of foods. (source)

Beans, grains, and greens…what more could you need?

This simple salad is my husband’s favorite “make once, eat all week” recipe and we have it at least twice a month as our weekly big salad

❝

I don't think I'll ever grow old and say, "What was I thinking eating all those fruits and vegetables?”

Nancy Mure

Salad doesn’t have to be just greens, ya know

If you want to skirt traditional greens, make this AMAZING potato salad and try not to eat it all in one sitting (this never lasts two days in our house)

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Enjoy the ASMR sounds of this salad prep.

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