Customizable Hotel Room Veggie and Seed Salad
A satisfying, crisp romaine salad loaded with black beans, pepitas, and fresh vegetables that you can order from almost any room service menu. It is carefully customized to be naturally low in sodium and incredibly stabilizing for your blood sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Call room service and request a base…
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Call room service and request a base…
Call room service and request a base of crisp romaine lettuce or mixed baby greens in a large serving bowl.
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Ask to add rinsed canned black beans
Ask to add rinsed canned black beans, sliced fresh cucumber, and ripe cherry tomatoes on top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Request raw or dry-roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)…
Request raw or dry-roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) to be sprinkled over the salad for a crunchy, nutrient-dense boost.
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Ask for fresh lemon wedges and extra…
Ask for fresh lemon wedges and extra virgin olive oil on the side instead of a pre-made dressing to keep the sodium exceptionally low.
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Assemble the salad in your room by…
Assemble the salad in your room by squeezing the fresh lemon juice and drizzling 1 tbsp of olive oil over the top, then tossing well before eating.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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