Health, as they say, is the true wealth. What better way to keep wellness coming your way than through a dash of fun in your daily life routine? With the delicious world of nutrient-packed salads that boost your well-being, there are many healthy salad recipes to try and store in your glass meal prep containers. To help with some ideas, we share the five healthy salad recipes you should try. 

1. Greek Salad

Ingredients

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 English cucumber, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 5 ounces feta cheese

Preparation

Mix ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, and Dijon mustard into your Ocean Sonoma Salad bowl. Add sliced cucumber, diced bell pepper, cherry tomatoes halved and feta cheese to a glass bowl. Toss to combine and add salt and pepper to taste and additional oregano if you like it.

Note: The Mediterranean-inspired Greek Salad not only teases the taste buds but also injects one's system with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from olive oil and a calcium boost from feta cheese.

2. Garden Fresh Corn Salad

Ingredients

• Garden Fresh Corn Salad
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Place fresh corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, diced cucumber, and chopped cilantro in your Ocean Assurance bowl. In a glass container, whisk together lime juice and olive oil. Pour it to the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste.

Note: Bursting with the goodness of fresh vegetables, this Garden-Fresh Corn Salad offers a delightful mix of flavours and textures.

3. Mediterranean Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked mixed beans
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Place cooked mixed beans, finely chopped red onion, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl from your Ocean dinnerware. In a glass container, whisk red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix them perfectly.

Note: Mediterranean Bean Salad is a rich harvest bean and vegetable, protein-rich deliciously flavourful dish.

4. Quinoa Kale Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa cooled after cooking
• 2 cups kale chopped fine
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 avocado diced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix together cooked and cooled quinoa, chopped kale, halved cherry tomatoes, avocado diced, and crumbled feta cheese. Whisk together in a small bowl lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and lightly toss to combine.

Note: Packed with protein and nutrient-rich ingredients, the Quinoa Kale Salad is a powerhouse of flavours and health benefits.

5. Red Leaf Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head red leaf lettuce, 
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Combine torn red leaf lettuce, chopped walnuts, sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese in a big glass bowl. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine.

Note: The Red Leaf Salad brings almost the whole wonderful symphony of sweetness of strawberries, creaminess from goat cheese, and crunchiness brought by the walnuts.

The Final Thoughts

These are some of the healthy salad recipes you can try at home, choose one or two with your desired ingredients and enjoy. Apart from choosing the right ingredients, make sure that you have a quality food storage solution that you can use to serve or store your healthy salad. You can check our range of glass containers that can used as meal prep and lunch box solutions.