Southwestern Avocado Mozzarella Salad
no cooking required and 5 minute prep
Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
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Contains: Milk, Eggs
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsVegetarian
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Chef
Nigel Palmer
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. Baby Spinach
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- 2 oz. Guacamole
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
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) ZqwLXlOG
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Calories460
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Carbohydrates14g
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Net Carbs11g
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Fat38g
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Protein14g
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Sodium750mg
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 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. Cook until steaks reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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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 2 tsp. olive oil. Cook until chicken breasts reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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If using salmon, 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. Cook flesh side down first until salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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1 Make the Salad
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Toss spinach with dressing (use less if spice-averse). Top with guacamole, mozzarella, and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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