Jennifer Garner Any Protein Arugula Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    2 -3

  • Calories

    798 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Jennifer Garner Any Protein Arugula Salad

I am back with another salad recipe I was inspired to try – and trust me when I say, you will love this arugula salad too.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2-3 sweet potato small
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 cups broccoli florets small
  • 2 cups Green bean chopped
  • 4-6 cups arugula
  • 1/2 cup pecan or almonds or walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese or old cheddar cheese, cubed
  • protein of choice

Sundried Tomato Dressing

  • 2 tbsp grainy mustard or dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut sweet potatoes into halves. Drizzle with olive oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper and place flesh-side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare the dressing by combining all of the ingredients together in a blender and blending until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Blanch the green beans and broccoli (if desired). Bring a medium-large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the green beans and broccoli florets and cook for 3-5 minutes, until al dente (just tender with still a bit of a bite). Drain and then add vegetables to an ice bath (ice cubes with water in a bowl) for 3-4 minutes. Finally remove vegetables from the ice bath and pat dry. Alternatively you could steam the vegetables to your desired doneness.
  4. To enjoy immediately, once the sweet potatoes are roasted, assemble the salad by adding arugula, broccoli, beans, nuts and cheese to a bowl. Toss with dressing and then add the sweet potato halves. Add your favourite protein if desired and enjoy! To enjoy as a meal prep salad, fully cool the cooked sweet potatoes and then assemble salads in meal prep containers, along with your favourite protein if desired, keeping the dressing separate. Then, store in the fridge for 3-4 days and enjoy for lunch or dinner.

Notes

  • This recipe is easily customizable to your tastes! If you prefer a dressing without sundried tomatoes, simply make the dressing as above without blending in the sundried tomatoes - then you only have to whisk the dressing together.
  • You can add ANY protein to this salad that you prefer!
  • If you don't love broccoli, double up on green beans; if you don't love green beans, double up on broccoli. Alternatively, you can substitute with 2 cups of another favourite vegetable.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 798kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 38.3g (13%) Protein 17.3g (35%) Fat 67g (103%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g (53%) Monounsaturated Fat 39g (195%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 43.6mg (15%) Sodium 1427.7mg (59%) Fiber 8.9g (36%) Sugar 12.4g (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3

Amount Per Serving

Calories 798 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 798kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 38.3g 13%
Protein 17.3g 35%
Fat 67g 103%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 39g 195%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 43.6mg 15%
Sodium 1427.7mg 59%
Fiber 8.9g 36%
Sugar 12.4g 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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