Make-Ahead Gut-Healthy Salad: Easy Recipe for a Week of Delicious Meals

One of the biggest keys to glowing up is eating a balanced, nutritious, and probiotic diet for your gut health. Studies show that a healthy gut is deeply linked to mental health, productivity, and brain function. However, for most of us, it's a bit unrealistic to chef up a perfectly healthy meal on the spot every time. My life hack lately has been making a giant (yes, giant—enough to eat lunch every day of the week before it's gone) salad. This is my favorite go-to right now. I'm a vegetarian, but for meat-eaters, you can easily add some grilled chicken on top or on the side before serving. Having a pre-made healthy salad makes it so easy to avoid the doom loop of spending money you don't want to spend eating out or ordering in for food that doesn't make you feel your best self.

Salad Ingredients:

• 1 English cucumber, diced

• 4 Persian cucumbers, diced

• 1 container cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 container mozzarella pearls

• 1 container pomegranate seeds

• Fresh basil, chopped

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing Ingredients:

• 3 parts avocado oil

• 3 parts red wine vinegar

• 1 part balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, pomegranate seeds, chopped basil, and chickpeas.

2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, red wine vinegar, and balsamic glaze.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

5. Transfer the salad to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.

6. Enjoy a portion of this delicious, gut-healthy salad throughout the week!

This salad is not only convenient but also incredibly beneficial for your digestive health. The cucumbers and tomatoes are hydrating and rich in fiber, while the pomegranate seeds and chickpeas provide a boost of antioxidants and protein. The fresh basil adds a delightful flavor, and the mozzarella pearls offer a satisfying creaminess. With this easy make-ahead recipe, you’ll have a week’s worth of nutritious meals ready to go!

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