Southwestern Avocado Mozzarella Salad
no cooking required and 5 minute prep
Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Vegetarian
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Chef
Nigel Palmer
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
- 4 oz. Fresh Ciliegine Mozzarella
- 3 fl. oz. Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
- 2 oz. Guacamole
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories460
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Carbohydrates14g
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Net Carbs11g
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Fat38g
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Protein14g
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Sodium750mg
Recipe Steps
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using sirloin steaks, pat dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Cook until steaks reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Cook until chicken breasts reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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If using salmon, pat dry, and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Cook flesh side down first until salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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1 Make the Salad
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Toss spinach with dressing (use less if spice-averse). Top with guacamole, mozzarella, and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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