Cucumber Feta Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing
no cooking required and 5 minute prep
Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsVegetarian
Chef
Ryan Pugh
Turn off the stove and put away the knives… Home Chef is offering meals quick enough to throw together as you’re walking out the door and tasty enough to meet our (and your) high standards for quality meals with fresh ingredients. We also pack in enough ingredients for two meals, giving you way more bang than your fast food buck ever would. Save the hot oven and pots and pans for another time; we’ve got quick and delicious covered.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 5 oz. Spring Mix
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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3 fl. oz. Basil Pesto Aioli
- 1 Persian Cucumber
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1 oz. Seasoned Croutons
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1 oz. Feta Cheese Crumbles
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
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Nutrition (per serving) 2qW72ZqR
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Calories390
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Carbohydrates19g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat35g
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Protein9g
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Sodium670mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
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 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 1 tsp. olive oil. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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If using salmon fillets, 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. Sear salmon, skin side up, until golden brown and salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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If using filet, pat dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil and cook until steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. Rest 3 minutes. Add to salad as desired.
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If using shrimp, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until opaque and shrimp reaches minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.Add to salad as desired.
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1 Make the Salad
Thoroughly rinse fresh produce and pat dry. Trim cucumber and thinly slice into rounds. In a mixing bowl, combine basil aioli, lemon juice, and 2 tsp. water. Add spring mix, cucumber, and tomatoes. Toss or gently stir to combine. Top with croutons and feta cheese. Bon appétit!
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