Mediterranean Mozzarella Chopped Salad with Pomegranate
Crisp cucumber, sweet bell pepper, and juicy tomatoes tossed with creamy mozzarella and tart pomegranate seeds. Dressed in extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice for a quick, colorful evening dinner.
Prep
15 min
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Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bettina + Lila
Bettina 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.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Comfortably 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.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If preparing in advance, store the chopped vegetables and cheese together, but hold off on adding the olive oil and lemon juice until right before serving to keep the salad crisp.
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Next: Wash all produce thoroughly under cool running…
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Wash all produce thoroughly under cool running…
Wash all produce thoroughly under cool running water.
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Chop 1 tomato
On a clean cutting board, chop 1 tomato, 0.5 cucumber, and 0.5 red bell pepper into bite-sized 0.5 inch (1.2cm) pieces, then place them into a large salad bowl.
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Dice 60g of mozzarella cheese into small…
Dice 60g of mozzarella cheese into small cubes and add it to the bowl along with 2 tbsp of pomegranate seed and 2 tbsp of finely chopped parsley.
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Drizzle 1 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil…
Drizzle 1 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp of lemon juice over the salad mixture.
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Season with a small pinch of salt…
Season with a small pinch of salt and black pepper, then gently toss with two large spoons until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
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Serve immediately in a deep bowl or…
Serve immediately in a deep bowl or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Allow: 24 hours
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