3 Easy MEAL PREP Ideas for Summer Salad Recipes

[@Downshiftology]

Sometimes I do individual ingredient meal prep, and sometimes I do big-batch, make-ahead recipes to enjoy throughout the week. I talk about these two different approaches to meal prep in my cookbook. ;) Let me know if you guys like this type of video, and what theme of make-ahead recipes you'd like to see me make next! xo - Lisa

[@CS-zw5im]

❤ Love this type of content!

[@allaboutcanines]

Love it! So empowering. I'm on the go a lot, so I'll listen to you on the video, planting seeds for action later. Then, when I need to review, I go back to your video.

[@memyluvzkochanel5889]

Downshiftology wish you could make an video how to make salad and healthy food for having a endomitriosis 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kathleeno8544]

I am loving these ideas!

[@gigifdubois]

Those all look great!!!! I can’t wait to try them. I’m allergic to shrimp and seafood though, would chicken work in the first salad instead?

[@ashlynkennedy2730]

I made the Mediterranean chickpea salad for dinner tonight. It was so tasty and nutritious! I grilled some salmon and put that on top. Fantastic meal.

[@marykitchens7976]

oh yum! I was thinking lunch but what a great idea to add a meat with that salad and have it for dinner!

[@noelwallace8680]

I made all of these for my weekly meal prep twice now, and I am so grateful to you! The mango curry is my favorite and I'm making it a third time for dinner tonight!

[@taylorferrell8308]

I just have to tell you THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Your wonderful cook book has been a huge blessing in my life.

[@Downshiftology]

Happy to hear you're loving your new book ❤️

[@Frandalicious66]

Just received my cookbook and my kitchen has exploded with ingredients. I am currently making these salads❤

[@Downshiftology]

Yay! Can't wait to see all the recipes you meal prep 😊

[@rhodaheggie1198]

I just watched this last week and I just finished making it for the second time. The chicken curry salad is so delicious. Thanks for the recipe 😊

[@jdub0107]

Loved these chunkier hearty chopped salads. Would like to see more of this theme (lettuce-free meal prep salads) with non-mayo based dressings! Thanks so much for the wonderful recipes!

[@Downshiftology]

Definitely!! I might just have to make a meal prep video for Fall salads 😉

[@faithwalker5196]

Yes! Something with squash or pumpkin.

[@katzpt]

And more beans please, for being great as a vegetable protein :)

[@annacleaves5923]

I make a Fall Harvest Salad that you roast butternut squash w a drizzle of balsamic. It is delicious and a family favorite. I can’t wait for your Fall recipes n will be sure to try them too. I have your book and love it!

[@user-ox6lo9cw6p]

@Jessica, just use a yogurt or labne instead of mayo. Not much difference in flavor

[@lindacarter6332]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! We live in South TX so Cold meals for lunches are a Blessing!!!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy these meal prep salads Linda!

[@ninak6591]

The salads look great, I’m going to make the chicken mango curry today. Tip: Dressed salads may actually not keep that well in the fridge. They will not go bad, but will turn slimy/watery in very quickly, especially if there’s a cucumber in it. Chop them up and make the dressing ahead of time, but just don’t mix them, and just dress them before consuming:)

[@mzledastray2207]

Salt your sliced/diced cucumbers with some kosher salt, toss and let drain in a colander for 30 minutes before incorporating into your salad. Keeps the cucumbers crunchy for days and avoids that watery slimy issue. Bonus, your cukes will also be perfectly seasoned. This method also works great on tomatoes and any other watery veg you'd like to include in your salad.

[@deborahhopper1070]

These salads are summer ready, I will be making the salads every week thank you.

[@noelwallace8680]

Worked fine for me as meal.prep with them mixed.

[@susanapollus4498]

Hi what is the 3rdmix im may mix of 1st salad

[@gabrielacortez4893]

​@@mzledastray2207I didn't know this tip. Thank you!

[@NoleFan7.]

I made the Mango Curry Chicken Salad, and all I can say is WOW! It really is next level! I want to put that dressing on everything now lol. It’s that good. Thank you so much for putting a unique spin on chicken salad!

[@Downshiftology]

So happy you loved it, Vicki! x

[@lilah3051]

Soon to be teacher here, and salads are just the easiest to consume when I’m on break and they fill you up plus I feel like I’m feeding my body decent foods that also taste good. So i’m definitely going to be making all these for my larger sides!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy all these salad ideas!!

[@GCSimons]

You have given us alllllll our favorite recipes. We like big flavor. My husband is the cook, but I’m a teacher on summer break and wanted to help out. Gre loved the salads even though they were made by the least capable cook ever. Thanks!!!!!

[@Downshiftology]

Can't wait for you to try these salads for summer!

[@chrizzliebear9803]

I just made the Mediterranean chickpea salad and it turned out awesome!! Thank you for all these easy recipes!

[@joanneketch5103]

Awesome! Thank you. I've just been living in a limbo on campus at the facility where I work which means I haven't been able to prepare my own meals in 6 months! I never thought I 'd miss cooking so much. I close on a house near my new work next week. I think I'll make the chick pea salad mason jar salad style as my first packed lunch.

[@Downshiftology]

I hope these salads bring back some meal prep inspo for you Joanne!

[@jenniferdavies7232]

The mango curry chicken salad was the best recipe I have tried in ages! The shrimp was also delicious. The chickpea salad is next on my list. Thanks for the great recipes.

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you enjoyed this mango curry chicken salad!

[@marshawilliams7115]

Beautiful recipes! And I like your style...short, fast paced but full of tips and options!

[@nicolepeaslee5692]

I made the shrimp salad this morning. It's so yummy! We love a durable salad.

[@Downshiftology]

Glad the shrimp salad was a hit!

[@monsiebabe2817]

Woooow not a boring lettuce leaf in sight. This truly sparked my interest in salads again ❤️

[@Downshiftology]

No wilted leafy greens here!

[@ThePatriotWhip]

I was needing a refresh on my summer plan ahead meals so thank you. Can't wait to make these.

[@arisbel]

Another great video, as ever. About the chickpeas: it's really worth it to go for the fresh ones i.e. not canned. Place 200 gr of "raw" chickpeas in a container full of water overnight. Add a teaspoon of cooking soda into the water. By morning the chickpeas will have doubled in size. Cook them in boiling water for an hour. Once they have softened enough, drain the hot water and shower them with cold water. This will make the exterior cloak start to peel off. Peel it from each chikpea by hand. It may sound like a lot of work but it does make a world of difference in taste.

[@Gdji5fv]

Thank you 😊

[@alexaguzman8561]

Your cookbook is AWESOME!!!!

[@Alexis_Danielle1]

The cucumber shrimp salad looks so good!!

[@Downshiftology]

You're going to love it 😉

[@hollykaufman2239]

I love doing meal prep as it makes it so I always have something in the fridge to eat and avoid going out to eat. All of these look delicious and I can’t wait to give these a whirl. Thank you for sharing.

[@Jessicanadine1985]

Need more of these salad ideas! Thank you!

[@faithwalker5196]

Lisa, you are a treasure and a gift to the world. 🌎🌍🌏

[@SincerelyChelle]

Tried the first one for meal prep/dinner tonight and my babe and I LOVED it! Very excited to do the others throughout the week! 👌🏾

[@pyromunkey1666]

Holy guacamole these look bomb, especially the curry mango chicken. Can't wait to try!!

[@Downshiftology]

The mango curry chicken is one of my personal favorites!

[@tanjavandordrecht6372]

OMG dear lisa, I make some of your recipes over and over because they are delicious. Today I made the mango curry chicken salad. OMG! We loved it!!!!! Thank you so much! xxx

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you enjoyed the mango chicken salad!

[@kingskidtvbrandiva]

Yessss! Just in time for a hot Texas Summer. These look beautiful and flavorful. I’m going to make these staples in my fridge because I want to avoid the heat as much as possible during the summer. Thank you for variety and flavor.🙏🏾

[@Downshiftology]

This is the perfect way to enjoy your summer without having to worry about cooking in the kitchen!

[@mariekneuker2482]

While searching for new salad ideas, I am so very please that I found your recepies here. I just subscribed to your Downshiftology and look forward to more great recepies. Thank you.

[@elhimmelstein1913]

Thank you, I love everything about your videos. I can’t wait to make these. They look so refreshing, perfect for summer.

[@clarawalter8473]

Recently received my cookbook for my birthday and can hardly wait to get started!!! Love your website, KZbin channel and recipes!!!

[@KrisYoung-rw6hs]

Yum!!! making this summer. Quick tip for cutting cherry tomatoes; sandwich between 2 lids of jars or containers a bunch of tomatoes and run knife horizontally between lids.

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for sharing that tip Kris!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yum! Looks delicious and easy to make!

[@pachasoul]

I love your meal preps! Could you please do meal preps 100 percent to freeze? That would be amazing 😊🌷🙏

[@Downshiftology]

Absolutely, I'll keep that in mind!

[@chermp6787]

Yes please, plus proper reheat steps.

[@deestevens9691]

I swear, you make the best concoctions ever! They make me just want to eat and eat and eat and, well, you get the picture.😋

[@Downshiftology]

Excited for you to give all of these salads a try!

[@HoustonKeith72]

Gorgeous salads. Can't wait to try!

[@inbark7809]

Love your meal prep! The curry chicken salad looks amazing

[@رحيقالورد-خ7و]

we love your creation liza

[@kitchenmom]

This is perfect. I always have a salad like this in my fridge because this way hubby eats something healthy. Will have to make them all.

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you and your husband enjoy these recipes!

[@hihi-vi7qs]

Absolutely fantastic! I’ve made all 3 thank you Lisa xo

[@MB-xl8nx]

Lisa, oh my, you must me a mind reader. Just yesterday my Mom and I were talking about meal prep and since it is getting hot here in Arizona, wanting to prep yummy fresh summer salads. And presto! This awesome video popped put today! Thank you, can’t wait to try these. ❤

[@Downshiftology]

Perfect timing! I hope you and your mom enjoy all the salads. Let me know which one is your favorite 😉

[@allaboutcanines]

Great salads. I love being able to go to my fridge, grab a quick meal, already prepped. Thanks Lisa.

[@Downshiftology]

It's such a good feeling to be able to grab something healthy in a flash 😉

[@nataliekirschner9020]

Lisa, lOVE these recipes. They have been my go to this summer. Making another double batch of shrimp salad today! I couldn't keep the curry mango chicken salad in the house. Resorted to using pre-chopped mango because, girl, it is HARD to cut mangos! I couldn't get anything to come off the skin and they are oh, so slippery!

[@legacybuilder9664]

Just made the Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. Delicious!

[@chrisbrennan2208]

Lisa those look delicious. My favorite way to peal a mango is to cut off the sides then use a glass. Put the flesh inside the glass and the skin on the outside. Push down and let the glass do the work.

[@johnsmart964]

Thank you very much for this excellent video presentation, you make these salad meals so enjoyable it can only encourage people to try out these colourful, easy to prepare and tasty salads. The pleasant joy you have as you do these things and share them with the people is very much appreciated by us.

[@Downshiftology]

Healthy and delicious eating made easy! Hope you enjoy John and thanks so much for the kind words.

[@marlenecrockett9045]

I am excited and challenged to try all of your recipes. I have been looking for easy tasty salad recipes. Thank you

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@st3psp8]

I made the shrimp salad yesterday…YUMMY! I roasted the shrimp then pretty much followed these direction. I’ll keep it in my recipe file👍🏽😋

[@mizsparkie5479]

Love this, thank you so much! I would love other one-dish recipes like grain bowls and pasta bowls.

[@Downshiftology]

Will keep that in mind! I can't do pasta bowls though as I'm celiac 😉

[@marinalindstrom5619]

@@Downshiftology Lisa, don't you eat glutenfree pasta. There are many bean pastas out there.

[@NaturalmenteAdri]

I liked the video before watching it. I know I'm going to love it! 😍😍😍

[@Downshiftology]

Can't wait for you to meal prep these delicious salads!

[@Wats24k]

Ohhh thank you so much!! I was wanting some easy summer salads!! Awesome!!

[@AITimes23]

Mango curry chicken salad came out delicious! thanks

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you loved it!

[@judybesse4058]

Everything looks delicious!!!!!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy Judy 😊

[@ShaBoogieBopp]

Oh my goodness! I've never been a big fan of chickpeas, but I love Mediterranean dishes so I thought I'd give it a shot just to see how it goes... I am in love! I did only use one can of chick peas though and I had maybe 4 kalamata olives that I chopped up and put in there. Oh, and I also put a little bit of Italian seasoning in the dressing. I think the dressing is my favorite part! This is so good and I'm definitely telling everyone that I think will like it! Thank you.

[@stepheniefleegle2535]

Made the shrimp salad and chic pea, but yum! Used half plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream since that’s what I had. The left over dressing is going to be so good on tune or egg salad I decided!

[@henrymichal8522]

❤brilliant recipes. Just watched again. These recipes are awesome. Very hi end in my opinion. Thanks for sharing. Watching from Australia where it's getting close to Summer.

[@charliehenderson38]

Cucumber shrimp salad, yummy 😋

[@tamaramorton8812]

All these recipes look wonderful. Thanks for sharing them. I’m going to think about getting your cookbook. I’m sure I would love it.

[@Downshiftology]

Can't wait for you to get your hands on this book! 😊

[@duckigrrl]

Oh yum! You had me at shrimp, but I want to try all of the recipes!

[@Downshiftology]

Excited for you to try all of these recipes!

[@405Lenny]

The mango curry chicken salad looks great to me! 👏👏👏

[@Downshiftology]

Enjoy!!

[@sylviaeneriz4808]

Wow, these salads all looked delicious and easy to make. Thank you!

[@sylviaeneriz4808]

Please continue to make more meal prep videos of salads or healthy recipes. I became an instant subscribe watching this. 😁🥗🥗

[@asmach7792]

I loooove this, definitely will do the three of them this week, thank you for the inspo

[@twillett100]

I’m part Lebanese and we like to add some chopped fresh mint to our cuke/tomato salads. Try it! You’ll love it!

[@karenodonohue6612]

Congratulations on your new book, it is well put together with great ideas for your everyday home cook. Keep up the good work

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much!

[@bindihughes1146]

I received your book last week as a belated Christmas/Bday/Mother's Day prezzy - YAY!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳 THANK YOU for inspiring me. Love from Oz.🥰🥳🐝🐝🌼🌻🌞

[@MerryM94]

Amazing salads! Shrimp salad is the my number one, but love other two for sure.

[@missnicola1116]

Thank you so much for these ideas!! I’m vegetarian so I would use chickpeas or white beans as the protein in the first two. All 3 sound super tasty!

[@Downshiftology]

Great idea on the white beans 😉

[@lq7729]

You make eating well and healthy so easy! Love your videos.

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much!

[@usandplus]

Great salad ideas! 😀

[@connie8213]

All 3 look terrific!

[@apiroy4718]

Seriously I love your preparation style. I love your all videos

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for the feedback! I hope you enjoy this new meal prep video 😊

[@lauravayne7601]

I really love your meal prep videos, hope you'll add some more ❤❤❤❤ love from Romania

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for your feedback! I'll be sure to make some every once in awhile 😊

[@cheryllehman7911]

All three of these look like winners to me! I’m eager to get started! Thank you so much, Lisa!

[@Downshiftology]

Excited to hear which one is your favorite Cheryl 😊

[@suestumpf4469]

I love your new cookbook!!!!

[@nikkifurber]

I love your video's. I am happy I found you because you also know what you are talking about because you as well have autoimmune issues like myself. I am new to clean eating. So just started to learn. I am PRAYING changing my diet ( though it's pricey) it will help my daily pain and swelling and sleep etc etc. Thank you so much from Vancouver, BC Canada. ( p.s.) if you don't already know... if you put the green onions ( or any root veggie) in water you will have endless green onions. :)

[@rneustel388]

My mother use to make a chicken curry salad back in the 70s, but I haven’t been able to find it anywhere. It didn’t have mango in it, but it sounds like a tasty addition. I like to do things like this for potlucks with our church group.

[@allannicol199]

@rneustel388 Was it by any chance 'Coronation Chicken'? That was popular in the 70s, developed for Queen Elizabeth's Coronation in 1952. Mango chutney instead of mango or apricots and sultanas?

[@rneustel388]

@@allannicol199I had to look up what coronation chicken was as I’m from ‘across the pond.’ The recipe that my mother used didn’t have any fruit in it, as far as I can remember, but I think that it had almonds in some form. It was served cold, of course. I’ll have to see if I can’t get the recipe from a cousin. It was really good, especially in the summer. If I can find it, I’ll answer back, if you’re interested.

[@allannicol199]

@@rneustel388 Good luck finding it!

[@rodiceiarodrigues1147]

Loved the recipes. Here’s coming the winter, but now I have an alternative to my afternoons

[@schwingyshwoo]

Looking forward to trying all three of these recipes!😋

[@rileyorourke7043]

I love the chicken curry salad recipe and might try it with chickpeas or tuna instead. Pescatarian options are my favorite

[@Downshiftology]

That will still be delicious!

[@jbt6007]

I made the chickpea and curry chicken salad this week! Great recipes -- very tasty.

[@dilya2usa]

Thank you Lisa! Just prepped curry chicken for tomorrow lunch , very easy , simple and healthy! ❤

[@sil-educator]

Can’t wait to try the Mediterranean and Shrimp salad. For future recipes series I would like to learn to make dark, lefty greens salads. Thanks 😊

[@Downshiftology]

Will keep that in mind! I've actually got a few of those in my cookbook as well 😉

[@theresaduffy8222]

I’m going to try all three of these recipes this summer!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy!

[@SekhmetHathorSage]

LOVE this content! I just discovered you this weekend. I just bough the ingredients to make all 3 of these for my husband and I to have on hand since we eat at different times. Also perfect cold food for summer!! Thank you for sharing your ideas. I would love to see more cold meals for summer. Asian cold noddle salads?

[@mariareyes-ku6194]

I am starting the South Beach Diet and love these recipes. For the first stage, I will not be able to eat the one with mango but I am sure I can enjoy it on the second phase. Thanks.❤

[@Marita-jo2hy]

Thank you! This is definitely my next 3 weeks lunch for work 😊

[@Downshiftology]

Enjoy!! 😊

[@AKASH_LOVES_CR7]

I actually needed a vegetarian recipe for a contest in my school. thanks a lot😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@TechWiz1983]

Love this & you! Really missed your videos - you always brighten up our day. Thank you so much for that; hope you have a blessed one! 🙃 Looking forward to making these recipes 😋

[@rebeka5150]

These look delicious! Can’t wait to make them. Thank you so much for including a downloadable link. It makes it so easy to just drop it into my recipe app!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy! 😉

[@tristris3421]

I did the curry mango chicken salad. I’m currently making my second batch absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe.🤗

[@DeathAngleZoe]

Was it actually good? Was it filling?

[@ssmith6890]

Glad I came across this video!! These will definitely help me every other week for job lunches, yay - Thank you downshiftology!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy! ❤️

[@yolihernandez8181]

Been following since the beginning love the cookbook THESE ARE FIRE LISA!!

[@Downshiftology]

Aw, amazing! Welcome to the Downshiftology community if I haven't said so yet. Hope you enjoy these meal prep salads 😊

[@thomasina1971]

Absolutely loved these meal prep salads. Thank you.

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@michelleesparza8804]

Omg, this cucumber salad was amazing!!! I saw it last night and make it tonight. 🎉

[@barbiec4312]

Definitely making all 3 of these. Thank you!

[@gulnazperez3456]

Loved this! Thank you, Lisa!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy Gulnaz!

[@mariamjehn7071]

Beautiful Salads!!!

[@nafisajaghuri51]

Thank you; the vegetarian salad is what I will go for ❤

[@coralpetals]

I made the cucumber shrimp salad today. It was delicious even though I used honey mustard instead of Dijon mustard as it’s all I had on hand. Thank you, Lisa!