Balsamic Fig Spinach Salad
no cooking required and 5 minute prep
Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsVegetarian
Chef
Nigel Palmer
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 2 Tbsp. Fig Preserves
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1 oz. Walnut Halves
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1 oz. Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
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) 4PXK7w3m
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Calories370
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Carbohydrates25g
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Net Carbs21g
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Fat27g
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Protein9g
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Sodium620mg
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 roasted chicken breast, remove from packaging and microwave until warm, 1-2 minutes. Add to salad and combine.
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If using cooked beef strips, remove from packaging and microwave until warm, 1-2 minutes. Add to salad and combine.
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If using Italian sausage, remove from casing. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and Italian sausage to hot pan. Break into smaller pieces with a spoon until no pink remains and sausages reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. Add to salad and combine.
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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. Add steaks to hot pan and cook until browned and steaks reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. Rest cooked steaks at least 3 minutes, then slice into ½”-slices and serve on salad.
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1 Make the Salad
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Combine fig preserves and balsamic vinaigrette. Halve tomatoes. Toss spinach, walnuts, and tomatoes with fig-balsamic vinaigrette mixture. Garnish with cheese. Bon appétit!
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