Leafy greens and salad kits are a great base for quick meals.
Fresh Express has created a wide range of quick, nutritious recipes featuring their packaged greens and salad kits. They offer a shortcut to a delicious meal in no time. Meal prep is also key to serving home-cooked meals when your time is limited. Prep fruits and vegetables for the week. Cook up meat, pasta, and grains ahead of time. Purchase no salt added, canned beans. These key ingredients combine into a variety of tasty recipes. Meatless meals can be a delicious, affordable option. Skip the meat and enjoy a complete source of protein by combining beans and quinoa.

Ingredients:

• 1 (5 oz.) package Fresh Express Organic 50/50 Mix
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled
• 1 can white cannellini or black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 cup cucumber peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped coarsely
• 1 avocado, cut into pieces

Dressing:

• 4 Tbsps. fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder

Ingredients:

• 1 package Fresh Express Green & Crisp Salad Mix
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled & sliced

• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• Salad dressing of choice
• 1/2 cup almond slivers, toasted

Heart-healthy foods include lean meats, fish, plant-based proteins, fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy, and healthy fats. Leafy greens like spinach supply potassium, calcium and magnesium – nutrients linked to heart health and blood pressure regulation. Fish and seafood, like tuna, salmon, trout and shrimp, consumed twice a week contribute heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts also contain omega-3s that lower triglycerides, prevent dangerous heart rhythms and reduce the risk of developing blood clots. In fact, walnuts have the most omega-3s of any other tree nut (2.5g/oz of ALA). Eat nuts in small portions – consuming too many eliminates their benefits!
What combination of heart-healthy ingredients will you try in a salad for your next lunch or dinner?

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 (5-oz.) cans water packed chunk tuna
• 1 (15.5-oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

• 2 Tbsps. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsps. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsps. chopped fresh parsley
• 4 cups shredded or baby romaine lettuce
• Salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup vinegar, champagne or white wine
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. poppy seeds
• salt and pepper to taste

• 6 cups broccoli florets, bite-sized pieces
• 1-1/2 cups California walnuts, toasted
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and roughly chopped
• 1 cup red grapes, halved or quartered
• 1/2 cup red onion, julienne strips

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup ripe, fresh avocado (halved, pitted, peeled and mashed)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder

• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsps. Sugar or monk fruit sweetener
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/3 – 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant based), as needed to thin batter
• OPTIONAL ADD-INS: plain Greek yogurt, scrambled eggs, nut butter, low-sugar fruit jelly or fresh fruit.

Ingredients:

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
• 4 slices cooked turkey bacon
• 8 lettuce leaves

• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Tbsp. Italian dressing
• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved and pitted

Ingredients:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 large, sweet onion, sliced
• 1-1/2 tsps. chili powder
• 1-1/2 tsps. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. cumin

• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 lb. pork tenderloin
• 8 (6-inch) whole wheat tortillas, warmed
• 1/2 bag southwest flavor chopped salad kit
• 1 small avocado, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsps. olive oil, divided
• 1 tsps. dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1-1/4 lb. pork tenderloin

• 3/4 cup chopped cauliflower
• 3/4 cup chopped broccoli
• 1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 lemon, juiced

Ingredients:

• 1 package steam-in-bag red potatoes
• 4 eggs
• 12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cups baby spinach

• 2 cups baby arugula
• 1 to 1-1/2 cups yogurt-based dressing
• 8 ounces Baby Bella mushrooms, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, peeled and sliced