Bowl on the Go
Base — choose 1 or more:
- 1½ cups salad greens, pre-washed
- ½ cup cabbage or carrots, grated
- ½ cup whole grain – wheat berries, brown rice, quinoa
Protein — choose 1 or more:
- ½ - 1 cup can chickpeas or beans
- 1 (3 ounce) can/pouch/jar of tuna or salmon
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
Dressing:
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon water
Optional toppings:
- Dried fruit
- Pumpkin seeds or nuts
- Goat cheese or grated cheddar
Directions
- Add one or more of your bases to a bowl or Tupperware container.
- Add protein. If using chickpeas or beans, rinse and drain. If using tuna or salmon, drain and toss on greens.
- Mix dressing ingredients in separate bowl or Tupperware container. Add to greens.
- Top with fruit, nuts, or cheese.
Cindy Reuter ND, LAc, RD, MSOM, MPH, is the Medical Director of Integrative Medicine at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital.