No more sad desk salads!
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Bagged salad is a lifesaver to stock in your fridge.
And once youre bought in, you never want to be without it!
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Use one or all of these tips for your next bag of salad and youll never go back.
Pre-batch the vinaigrette to enjoy on salads all week for that tangy, homemade touch.
Sprinkle in Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbsare elite, and they dont have to be expensive.
Add Cheese
Cheesemakes everything better, and thats of course true with bagged salad.
The bagged lettuce will absorb extra moisture, and be more toothsome in every bite.
This works with add-ins as well, including cabbage, radish, carrot, and more.
Chop the Ingredients
Level up that bag of salad by turning it into a freshly chopped salad.
Lay out all your fresh ingredients on a cutting board, and roughly chop with a chefs knife.
Then, scoop everything into a bowl to coat with dressing and toppings.
Top With Protein
Elevate a bagged salad into a restaurant-style meal by adding your own protein.
And it doesnt have to be fancy!
Air fry somechicken nuggets(or veggie nuggets) and slice them into strips for a crispy topping.
Tear some packaged prosciutto on top of a prepared salad to add some Italian flare.
Its like you ordered from a fancy salad bar, without the hefty price.
Prepare your salad as desired, then scoop it onto the end of a tortilla or your preferred wrap.
Then, fold the bottom and two sides over the salad and wrap it all up.
Wraps also transport easily for on-the-go mealsno utensils required.
