This is a standard base of salad for me. I add 4 to 6 oz of protein to this.
- Carbohydrate 23.1717 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 29.7906 g
- Fiber 16.2749995136261 g
- Protein 6.9576 g
- Saturated Fat 4.31646 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (417g)
- Sodium 74.55 mg
- Sugar 6.8967004863739 g
- Trans Fat 1.93791000000001 g
- Calories 354 calories
Step-by-step
- Clean, wash, and dry all ingredients.
- Mix and portion.
- Add protein.
How many portions can you build ahead without turning the mixed greens into a soggy mess? Doubling or tripling the greens and fats requires distinct storage containers to prevent the delicate leaves from bruising under the weight of denser components like avocados and olives. Packing the components in modular glass containers keeps the moisture barriers intact until serving time.
Dry the mixed greens thoroughly in a salad spinner before assembly because residual rinse water dilutes heavy dressings and promotes rapid microbial growth in the refrigerator. Salad greens treated this way maintain their cellular structure for up to three days at four degrees Celsius. Keep the cheese crumbles and pecans in separate small compartments so they retain their distinct textures rather than absorbing moisture from the vegetables.
Using preserved olives and jarred tomatoes instead of fresh produce introduces significantly more sodium and surface brine into the bowl. Rinsing cured olives under cold running water for ten seconds removes excess surface salt without altering their rich lipid profiles. Fresh tomatoes, conversely, demand immediate consumption once sliced because their internal cellular fluids leak quickly and compromise the surrounding dressing suspension.
Adjusting the fat ratios requires careful attention to viscosity when scaling the dressing volumes up for multiple servings. Whisking three parts oil to one part acid creates a stable emulsion that clings evenly to hydrophobic leaf surfaces. Store any surplus dressing in a sealed glass cruet for up to one week, shaking vigorously before each application.
