how to make nutritious “fast food” salmon jars
Recipes and Photography by Chef Eric Gephart
Meal prep made easy with Kvaroy Mason Jars!
Making your own “Fast Food” to fit a hectic lifestyle brings a touch of structure and clarity to the week. When thinking of menu items, lean towards fun, nutritious and delicious foods! Just because we're on the go doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice.
Attached are 2 great recipes to get you started. A simple switch of a sauce is enough to transform these meals from one regional influence to another, keeping your staple shopping items consistent while giving your taste buds a trip around the world!
Enjoy!
Chef Eric Gephart
Salmon BLT Pasta Salad Jars
Yield: 2 Jars
2 quart size mason jars
5 oz Kvaroy Arctic Salmon (grilled medium rare and medium diced)
4 slices bacon, thick cut (cooked, cooled, chopped)
8 ounces bow tie pasta (boiled and cooled)
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cups chopped romaine
2 cups baby spinach
3 tablespoons scallions, sliced thin
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
1/2 cup yogurt ranch dressing (see recipe below)
DIRECTIONS
Line up your mason jars and fill them with half of each ingredient in the following order: Yogurt Ranch Dressing – Cherry Tomatoes – Cooked and Cooled Pasta – Grilled Salmon Chunks - Romain – Spinach – Shredded Parmesan - Scallion – Bacon.
Top with a lid on and refrigerate for later use.
For the Yogurt Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 dashes worcestershire sauce
DIRECTIONS
Combine all, fully incorporate and reserve for later use.
Thai Salmon Salad Jars
Yield: 2 Jars
2 quart size mason jars
1 cup Kvaroy Arctic Salmon (grilled medium rare, diced large)
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup red bell peppers, diced
1/2 cup edamame
1/2 cup mung bean sprouts
3 cups mixed green salad
2 tablespoons scallions, sliced
2 tablespoons cashews
1/2 cup spicy peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Line up your mason jars and fill them with half of each ingredient in the following order: Peanut Sauce – Cucumber – Carrots - Bell Peppers – Edamame – Roasted Salmon – Mung Bean Sprouts - Mixed Greens – Scallion - Cashews
Top with a lid and refrigerate for later use.
