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Broccoli Meal Prep Salad – Crunchy and full of flavor, this broccoli salad meal-prep recipe is our idea of meal-prep perfection. It’s super easy, healthy and packed with protein. We keep the ingredient separated to prevent the meal-prep salad from getting soggy. A perfect keto or low carb option for bringing to work or on the campus. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Broccoli Salad Meal Prep
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, minced
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 16 slices pepperoni, chopped or 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise) + 1/3 cup water
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh cracked black pepper
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Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Directions
1. To make the broccoli pepperoni salad meal prep: In your meal prep containers, arrange broccoli, pepperoni (or bacon). Divide cheese into small cups, and diced red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, and scallion in another set of cups.
2. In a glass, combine Greek yogurt, black pepper (or mayonnaise) and water, stir well until smooth. Divide into small plastic cups.
3. Tuck the cups into each meal prep container with broccoli and pepperoni. Refrigerate the pepperoni and broccoli salad until ready to eat. When ready to eat, combine everything together. Enjoy!
Tips for the pepperoni and broccoli salad meal prep
This easy broccoli and pepperoni salad is the best kind of salad for lunches, meal prep, and even potlucks! Each ingredient has it’s own tasty texture and flavor. The salad does not get soggy quickly so you can make it ahead and keep refrigerated. Prepare the salad per the instructions and refrigerate covered, keeping the prepared dressing in a separate container to tuck into your meal prep containers. Then just combine the dressing with the pepperoni broccoli salad right before eating.
Do I need to cook the broccoli?
No! For this broccoli meal prep, the broccoli stays raw! When soaked with the dressing, broccoli becomes super flavorful, with a delicious crunch. Just make sure to cut the broccoli florets in a manageable size to avoid chewing difficulties!
How long to store the pepperoni broccoli salad?
For storing, make sure to store this broccoli pepperoni salad in several airtight containers. Since the wet ingredients are separated, the salad can last up to 4-5 days in your refrigerator. The salad dressing is especially great to make ahead of time – just prepare the dressing with the ingredients as per directions and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to pack up your meal prep.
More salad recipes you might like
- Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
- Spinach Salad with Mozzarella, Tomato & Pepperoni
- Creamy Corn Salad
- Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
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