Our Weekly Salad Prep Guide (Plant Based, Vegan, Oil Free)
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
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Weekly salad prep has become a HUGE part of our lives since switching to a whole food, plant-based (vegan) diet. It is essential to be prepared in order to stick to this lifestyle. In this video we share our weekly salad prep process with you!
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I love you guys
I just ordered that salad bowl and cutter! Tired of using scissors! LoL
@@cstuartdc Highly recommend Beano to prevent gas, which is natural. It's cheap at Costco.
Oh thank goodness. A vegan channel with normal people eating sensible food not the channels with people living on 6 bananas and an avocado
😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much! How would anyone survive on that? 😂
guess you lot do not want to look 40 at 57 , if your body is not given the right foods you will age fast and not only are you cutting your food up a week in advance your leaving the juices to soak away , lol thats nutrients soaking away , and avocado , do not knock it, its not a super food for nothing , i bet thats why your guy is so fluffy , he is hungry , no oil or fat for his body to repair its self , he is snacking on junk , yes you are we both know you are , feed him right and he will not need junk, if you are not going to use oils then at least eat them , and not like 10 nuts a day and half a dozen seeds , oils and fats are healing , repairing , medicines , for goodness sakes , eat wisely , your body is your temple yes , and properly maintained it will keep you looking good for many years , but stupid faddy diets are dangerous not cool , if all you are getting is that as a main meal after a whole days work , its no wonder he is junk fooding behind your back , feed the poor man
Jita'ame suluma Your comment clearly suggests that you aren’t a fan of whole foods plant based eating. That’s ok, no problem. So ,therefore I’m confused, why are you watching this video ?
@@jitaamesuluma9730 really why do people like to hate on so many things its a bell peppers i dont see them doing anything wrong
@@jitaamesuluma9730 they are just meal prepping
Really beautiful couple. It’s rare these days to see a couple working on themselves together as a team and eating a healthy salad like this for dinner.
I struggled with weight my whole life until going Vegan in my 50s. I did it for the animals but the weight loss and health benefits make it a no brainer.
You two are a great example !
Thank you! We have really enjoyed this journey. I thought that switching to a whole food plant based diet would mean restricting what we eat, but it actually opened us up to so many new things!
Yaaaay super!!
that doesnt make any sense, dont you see how fat they are? they eat like this yet they are that fat wtf, balanced diet doesnt equal veganism
I went vegan. Not for the animals. Just for my health. And it’s made such a huge difference. I still love meat but it’s one day at a time
Not new to the lifestyle but new to your channel. You guys are funny, informative, enjoyable.
A trick we have is always putting paper towel at the bottom of each dish that goes in the fridge. We even do it for watermelon, and I find it adds days to its life expectancy after cutting it up.
You can use clean cut up cloth as well! I use old tea towels and wash them over and over again. :)
Mikki Burcher
Thanks for the tip.
I will try that istead of wasting money on paper!
I have a thing about eating cold raw vegetables in the winter. It just feels wrong intuitively, so I eat a lot of soup and stir fry instead. I like this video, and it just occurred to me in The bleak end of December that I could use this method to prep daily stir fries! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love that chopper. Thank you for introducing it to me. I have arthritis and it has helped me . May God continue to move you to help others.🌺
I feel guilty watching this while eating nachos, but I'm definitely inspired. I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow for some veggies!
It took me 6 mos to get off the fence and start eating like a Krock in the kitchen.
I hit like right after Brian did his 3 sec intro about tomatoes, lol! :)
Praise Yah! I'm not that only one who likes eating salads fior dinner (and lunch too). I must admit I don't prep my veggies every wkend & therefore spend.more time preparing my salads when I get home before I can eat. Your.video has encouraged me to prep, prep, prep! 😊
I eat two, what most would consider gigantic, salads everyday. Romaine, baby spinach and then the sky's the sky's the limit!
I love roasting veggies like Brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and adding them warm to my salad. The warmth adds a whole new layer of delicious. Also feels more like a traditional meal when mixing in warm veggies.
Giant salads are the way to go! We really love our salads for dinner and they keep us satisfied until morning. 😀
You two are so fun to watch!
Thank you very much! 😀
"Mildly impressed Jessica" made me laugh!!!!! XD
It still cracks me up too! 😂
Me too!!!
I just watched this and love your opening words of wisdom Brian! Very true! I actually love you both. Thank you for being real folks; we need more of you. Well, just an FYI concerning washing mushrooms (which I also have ALWAYS done); years ago one of Alton Brown's episodes of Good Eats did an experiment of washing mushrooms vs. not washing them, comparing how much water they actually soaked up (since the squakers say it waterlogs them). The difference was negligible. Therefore, feel the vindication, as I do. 😉 I say, who cares anyway? They're ALREADY full of water and it all gets released when you dry saute them.
I'm not even vegan or vegetarian and I still enjoy your channel. It motivates me to eat healthier and to try some of your recipes. Plus you guys are very likeable!
I had just posted, a wee bit earlier today, how it would be a great way to live (most of the time) cooking something like this Caribbean something or other grain dish , which has good spices and a bit of vegetation in it, at the beginning of a week. Maybe prepping a big salad for the week while that's cooking and then have very little food prep or dishwashing throughout the rest of the week. And, the next week, get a different grain, fruits, veggies - whatever - so that you have variety. So, I am very happy to see this. It goes right along with what I'd like to do, to further simplify my life while bettering my health. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Brian and Jessica found your channel today and instantly thought you were both so lovely! You've motivated me to go out and buy healthy after watching your video.. Due to weight gain, I'm unhappy and sad all the time. So, I'm gonna look forward to watching all your videos and Subscribed today. Thank you and you both look amazing and happy. Love from the UK xx
I'm making this today 😁🎉😁🎉 and my partner agreed to try going vegan for a month once we finish the food in the house. You two were 100% my inspiration & motivation
My hubby and I just started the 6 week program just a week ago. My son got us connected with y’all. We love our salads every day too. But I want your salad bowls, love them!!!
What awesome salad ideas! I also am an unapologetic mushroom washer. The quick sautee removes the water. I purchased that veggie chopper and it is wonderful not only for salad prep but for making salsa or any recipe. Very quick and easy to clean. Having everything prepped ahead of time is really convenient. Lentils are an easy prep too--red are quicker and look pretty, brown take a little longer to boil but all are good sources of protein. Love the addition of seeds and nuts!!! And what's an episode without Peef!?!
I love using hummus for salad dressing but I squeeze a little lemon or lime with it sometimes
Ooh that sounds good! We will have to try that out! Thanks for watching!
Oooo genius, I'm a sucker for lime, I'll have to try this... when I'm off the potatoes, anyway...
Krocks In The Kitchen I'm binging the channel and the origin of the hummus in salad is born.
Martin the Great Potato Mage I too am going to embark on the potatoe challenge starting tomorrow. Pray for me pls!
@@thataintsandthatskittylitt2577 I'm curious, were you able to do potatoes for 2 weeks?
I recently lost some weight and I found that using a waist trimmer has helped folks who had significant weight loss to strengthen and tighten back up the skin . You can also use organic coconut oil and clear wrap under it to help lose fat in the stomach area as well as arms and legs. I am trying that as we speak. You both are amazing for your life and health change. I am Super impressed!
The dark cherries & balsamic blended makes a really good dressing.
That sounds really good.
Jicama is yummy with lemon and chili powder. Great summer treat
Oooooo that sounds good. 😀
I love your t-shirt!! I am a huge Keith Urban fan!! I have seen him 14 times in the last 17 years of being a fan. Thanks for some great salad ideas.
I love that you chop up your greens!
Good for you guys! Doing it together makes it so much better!
Its as if the Google gods knew i was looking for a salad recipe with no oil... I've been looking for something simple for days and then POOF i get on youtube and i find your potato video and then this one. Congratulations on the weight loss, you two.
Thank you! That is funny :) We love using the hummus as our dressing - it makes a huge difference!
You guys are so real, humble and down to earth, please don't change! So much useful info...
New subbie here!
You guys are so inspirational and phenomenal. Wow what a beautiful power couple. Well done guys 💕💃🏼🕺🏻
Hi guys! Just getting back into vegetarianism ; been back for 3 days asnd feel soooo awesome. This video really helps with the prep, storage and assembly - thanks so much for ALL the thought and information which saves us money and time finding these facts out by trial n error . Love the fun and engaging presentation!!
Jessica you remind me so much of Linda's sister from Bob's Burgers when you do your mildly impressed sound!
I don’t spend time prepping vegetables, I cut chunks and chop away in the chopping bowl, works great! Love the hummus salad!
Love this video! Came here while researching tips on produce storage/prep because we're trying to eat more fresh produce. You guys are great to watch and very informative as well. I learned new things and was reminded of some things I used to do, some things I always wanted to do, and was inspired to follow thru with implementation no matter how much whining I may have to put up with - from myself as well as fam ; ). I learned to make "chopped salads" from a health segment on the news years ago. Basically it means you make everything about the same size so that each bite (perhaps more of a "scoop" than the "puncture" we're used to) has bit of everything in it, including a balanced amount of dressing.
I loved it, but not everyone in my family does. One drawback is that cut edges, especially of leafy greens, spoil faster and you'll have a higher ratio of cut edges. However, you'll end up with more food and less air in the same amount of space, so your salads will be more filling (a good way to sneak more into the kids' diets). Nuts and seeds and crunchy bits of veg like bell peppers or fruit like apples actually give it a bit more "air" to keep a bunch of small cut leaves from just sticking together and becoming mushy. I love your idea of pre-prepping each ingredient and storing separately - much less onerous than creating each meal's salad from scratch. Should also help with the differing tastes of family members.
I remember that when I started to eat big salads (last time I was healthy) I would feel full too quickly then get hungry again quickly as well, until my body adjusted. Also, as you showed with the mushrooms, blanching, pre-cooking, fermenting or otherwise processing some foods may be necessary (different for each person) to allow comfortable digesting of foods that may no longer then be "raw" but are still "fresh." Taking food enzymes (like BeanoTM, though it doesn't have enzymes for every type of food) with the first bite can also help.
Thanks for the inspiration to follow thru. It's good to have the reminder for myself, and notice for the fam who haven't traveled that road, that both the prep and the eating practices will take a while to get used to, and require adjustments along the way.
this was so calming, and the way you described salads made me want one!! loved it!! thank you
I remember Alton Brown doing a test about washing shrooms and debunked all the chefs telling everyone not to. They don't really soak up that much water. Wash away. And that is a great looking salad. You two are really glowing. This way of life agrees with you.
I made this for supper tonight, so good! I added strawberries and cashews. Absolutely LOVE all of your videos!💖💖💖💖💖💖
Can you do a “what we eat in a day” video😊
sarah cozens yes we definitely will soon! 🙂
Okay, I listened. I bought the OXO bowl/chopper and LOVED it. What knocked my socks off was the hummus in place of dressing! WOW!!! Thank you guys :D
Awesome! Glad to hear you enjoyed it :)
I cut all my veges up (broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, carrots, celery, peppers, zucchini etc) in a soup pot so I can mix it up. Then I bag it. Every day I reach into the bag for my salad. Then I add lettuce, kale, garbanzo beans, chia seeds, roasted brussel sprouts, roasted sweet potato. It makes me so happy!
Thanks for the video, I changed to a vegan diet 18 months ago, I initially lost weight; but my weight loss has stopped, reversed to be honest. I’ve got to give oil free a go, I’m going to try the oil free hummus on a salad tonight. I feel inspired 👍
Why oil free? Oils and fats allow you to absorb your fat soluble vitamins like a, k, d and e. Don't cut things out. Just reduce.
go keto, you will lose weight and firm up too.
@@123ls3 refined oil free. not fat free
Thank you for this recipe and also your video. I love watching the both of you. I feel like you are my neighbours that I wish I had and thanks for allowing us into your kitchen. I found your ‘slow mo’ mushroom scene funny!
Great video. I know how it is when you work every day, and come home tired. Hard to stay on plan. This is a great idea. Everything is closed up in glass containers, so they keep well, and you can see what's in them. Reusable containers too. Thank you for all that. With all that hummus, I wouldn't add the black beans, and might add a sprinkle or two of a good vinegar. Thank you for posting this. Much appreciated.
I was just going to note that I prefer Garbonzos to black beans, then saw they were using hummus as dressing. That would be Garbonzo overkill, lol.
You guys are lovely. Great chemistry. He has a great Radio voice.
Thank you very much! 😀 I have been working in radio/podcasting as a producer for the last 10 years.😀
I am following this approach for lunches and it is working very well! I tried jicama (never had it) and love it. One thing I am adding is cubed, oven roasted sweet potatoes and carrots. They caramelize and act like a crouton. Next on my agenda is making my own hummus.
Ps, I don’t use any oil in roasting
It is awesome that you guys show how to make it easy to prep and have good food ready to go.
Hummus rocks!
Hello from Wales in UK. so nice to watch you, This was lovely to listen to, you just talk normally & calmly. I learnt something new with the mushrooms. I love courgettes (Zuchinis) & hadn't thought of julienne-ing them. I find a lot of American UA-camrs tend to be over-perky, smily & shouty. (sorry some Americans) but I have subscribed x
That looks easy to do and provides a nice variety - as a single older woman I have a hard time getting enough variety in my diet. That said
I bought roasted red pepper humus today and I keep going into the kitchen to "just taste". It's so delish. I liked your video, thanks.
I found my tribe. I am trying to work on my prep and knife skills. This vido has helped me stay motivated.
Chickpeas soaked and rinsed and resoaked a couple of days and then boiled with a bit of salt drained and cooled in the refrigerator is another great salad addition. Watch how they soak up the water and triple their size and begin to grow a tiny root! So cool ! Sprout one and put it in a planter !
I've eaten raw mushrooms for many years and this is the first time I've heard that they should be cooked for safety. I know there are some wild mushrooms that are not safe to eat but the ones in grocery stores or farmers markets are safe to eat raw. I do prefer the taste of cooked mushrooms (and I also rinse my mushrooms lol). This is a good idea to prep the week's worth, I hope to try it soon!
Thank you for commenting! 😃There is some debate as to whether the toxins in raw mushrooms really pose a threat over time. However, it is generally encouraged to slightly cook your mushrooms just to release their full nutritional value. 😃
-Brian
You had me loving this salad until you got to the mushrooms... well, I was so glad to see you did not add the mushrooms RAW. As I too have read about the toxins in mushrooms that are not cooked. Thank you for this video. I am a new subscriber to your channel!
I can't eat raw mushrooms gives me tummy pain
@@KrocksInTheKitchen just thought I'd add that the same goes for tomatoes :) the lycopene is released during cooking
You guys make a great couple and your channel is fun to watch. Love whole food/plant base. Thanks for the inspiration and reminder about what's essential for a healthy lifestyle. Cheers!
This is a great vid, i've been struggling with salad for dinner for exactly this reason, plus my fam does not want it and there are always some more ready leftovers. One thing i missed in this video are tips on storage of precut veggies. You mention you keep some in a bowl. I'd also like to know how long they last on average... Maybe i need to re-watch it. But thank you for sharing, i love a salad like this for dinner too. All the best!
Love this! You guys are inspiring me. Amazing simple salad: black beans, sweet corn, diced red pepper & balsamic. Tastes great!
I LOVE you guys! You are like the “real people” version of whole food plant based eating! I just found you today. I subscribed. I’m definitely going to try your salad. Thanks!
Thanks Barbara ❤️
I am so glad UA-cam recommended your channel to me. Consider making your beans from scratch. They taste so much better. They cook up great in an instant pot and I freeze them in can sized containers so they are almost as convenient as the cans.
Thanks for the tip! That is a good idea - I never thought about freezing them. We need a bigger freezer LOL. We do so much batch cooking, it is always full. We actually have a future video planned where we will compare canned black beans to two different kinds of dry beans (one cheap from Aldi and a fancy brand). I'm very interested to see how that goes, so keep a look out for that video in the future!
Krocks In The Kitchen that’s a great video idea. And I have the same issue with my freezer. It’s always overflowing lol
its just so relaxing and enjoyable to hear your videos and watching you.you are an adorable couple
I love mixing tahini (2T) with coconut aminos. (1 T), balsamic vinegar (2T) and nutritional yeast (2T) with 2T water and a dash of garlic powder😍
J W bless you! I have made this twice already. So good!
I’m loving the zucchini matchstick idea!!! Agree, mandolins are no joke! I love mine and I always use the guard. Safety first!
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
Cutting the zucchini that way really does change up the look and texture. Occasionally I will toss them in some nutritional yeast or pepper before putting them on my salad for a little more flavor. 😀
-Brian
Make salad almost every week and your guys’ idea of drying off the peppers to keep them fresh and crisp is magical to me 😂
Thank you!
Your story is great. From someone who’s been WFPB vegan for 6 yrs now it’s worth it and only gets better. I’m sure you know this but not cutting/washing produce until using keeps far more nutrients (starts dropping within 15 min of cutting). It’s really easy to store fruit and veg whole and as you use it despite YT videos showing special containers, bags etc. But if prepping helps you eat more of them then great just try to keep peels and skins and leafs of broccoli/cauliflower etc even kiwi as that’s where nutrition is often concentrated. 😉👏🌱
VERY impressed with the salad green chopping.
Thank you! 😀
Greetings from Australia - happy to see our gorgeous Keith Urban on your tee-shirt Jessica. You have both shown me a very easy way to get a weeks worth of food prepped, thank you.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I am waterfasting right now but this will be my go to video for salad prep. I will use your ingredidents to create mason jars salads; beans beans in dressing at the the bottom and greens last. I will be watching you guys.
I love the detail you guys put in ur videos ❤️
That mushroom interlude though!!😝 (and the “mildly impressed Jessica” on repeat, hahaha!!!
Love the mildly impressed running gag!!!
Check out our blog post for even more tips & tricks, links to the products used in this video & MORE: bit.ly/KrockSalad
Oil-Free Hummus Recipe Video: ua-cam.com/video/8oNp1cwdM_k/v-deo.html
Just found your channel and subscribed. Can't wait to watch the other videos. Thanks so much for the inspiration! 💖
Awesome
How cute! Your kitty was reflected in the tiles behind you!
I'm definitely going to try this as a meal prep. Great tip about the mushrooms, I really avoid eating them raw unless I'm at a restaurant so thanks for the tip on cooking them a bit. I will suggest these things to try on your salad to try if you will, I like them and you may too. Green or purple onions, dill pickles or pickled okra, fresh dill, fresh parsley, roasted glazed pecans or any roasted nut, freshly ground salt and or pepper, and my ultimate favorite to add to a salad is cilantro. :)
I think you guys have pulled me in I'm definitely starting the potatoes for 2 weeks
Good luck! If you find the plain potatoes to be too restrictive, I would suggest researching McDougall's "Mary's Mini" or The Potato Reset by Jeannine Elder. They are still potato based, but with a bit more flexibility :)
Thanks for the videos. Making it so simple but sharing what you have learned on your journey. Starting tomorrow and getting so much inspiration from your UA-cam channel.
I am going to make a batch of hummus to keep on hand for our salads from now on. Your salads looked delicious!
Thank you for watching :)
Presentation with good humor. Like watching for the information and the entertainment.
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Thank you very much! 😀
Your salad bowls are huge! I love it! Remember that trick people try on themselves...use a smaller plate to keep from over eating? Ha! Imagine eating an enormous amount of delicious food and it's healthy! 👌
LOVE hummus!!! Guacamole, pico or restaurant style salsa, are also my go-to's ;) Much love, Happy New Year!
I use hummus in my salad as dressing too. Along with lemon juice, hot sauce, and tomatillo salsa. So good. 🤤🌱🙌🏻
Hi you two! I am just delighted to have stumbled across your videos last night. I love the humor and the pace of your videos (and by that I mean you don't talk too much :-P) I am the poster child for falling off the whole foods plant based horse and getting back on again and again and I am inspired by your journey! So thank you for that! I already made your hummus last night and I'm getting back on that WFPB horse yet again starting with your salad. Keep posting and sharing your recipes and your journey. You are doing a great service for more people than you know!
Hi Patti! 😃Thank you for stumbling across our videos! I am certain you are the first person to tell me that I don't talk too much.😂😂😂
We are so happy that we could inspire you to get healthy! 😃That is honestly why we do this. We just want to share our story with people and let them know that it can be done. Thank you so much for commenting. It means the world to us. 😃
-Brian
Thank you for sharing. I have been purchasing the mini sweet peppers lately, so many in a bag. They are delicious with hummus!
apple slices, whole tahini paste dressing, oh and unfortified nutritional yeast. I like the chopper! Great video guys. I'll subscribe!
I loved the part where Brian was chopping the lettuce, you can tell he was really enjoying it! Loved the sound effects too! 😄 I also love that Aldi butter lettuce, but it is definitely hard to open, I usually have to cut it open, lol!
I do have fun chopping the lettuce. 😀
-Brian
Just in case you haven’t been told lately but you two are awesome!
This is actually a great instructional video! I picked up some very useful tips and nutritional info. Thank you so much.
That salad is delicious and so filling. I made it this week and both my husband and I loved it. Added to my recipe book, thanks for sharing!
Really nice salad! Looks tasty and healthy too!
I need to substitute the hummus though, since my doctor said that eating it is like taking estrogen (which is a risk factor for breast cancer).
Mushroom info was great about cooking them. It was funny about the washing too
Im impressed, you guys have done well, very well, keep it up and you have certainly motivated my wife and I!
Love this channel! I binge watched all the videos (so no more... ***sniffle***) and my favorite moment in any of them is Brian at 0:18. Salad prep!
Love your comments while rinsing the m'rooms.
Brian and Jessica, I know you guys like a little heat and Brian you love your spices. Well do I have a flavor tip for you. Use the Engine 2 habanero pinto patties to your chili for something a little extra.
Also, I use them with mixed veggie for a quick meal and it’s delicious.
Enjoy!
We will have to try that out! 🙂
Looks so good!! I need to prep ahead of time- otherwise I get too lazy to eat salads!!! Thanks!!
We had the Ginger Sesame dressing from the Eat to Live cookbook and it was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. So good. If you’re familiar with Benihana’s it tastes just like their salad dressing.
Also, OMG my 4 year old has that same guitar.
Love the idea of the giant salad bowls! Sometimes keeping everything in a normal size (cereal or soup) bowl is half the annoyance of eating a salad! So lessons learned - prep like crazy, and find a good sized bowl (preferrably pretty like yours!). :)
I always rinse my mushrooms too, although inly when they're whole. If you make your own beans cooked with onion or garlic, taste amazing.
Cool trick with the peppers upside down! I’ll try it!
It does look gorgeous!! And I can't wait to make my own...and make the hummus!!! Yummmm!!!
I feel the same way about mushrooms. I'm willing to sacrifice whatever it is I'm sacrificing to be able to wash them.
Lol! Love this 🙃
Alton Brown covered washing mushrooms in his show Good Eats. He weighed the mushrooms and had someone brush the dirt off the one set and then washed the other set under water. The mushrooms were then weighed again and the amount of water absorbed (the reason you shouldn't wash them) was negligible and the mushrooms were cleaner. So there you go!
Phoebe Buffay There are fabulous mushroom brushes that may be a good compromise
I've never washed mushrooms after seeing the diff over 40 years ago..washing them turns them brown and heavy and slimy if they sit for any time...nope..not for me..a damp towel or mush brush is fine..
Agreed, I will soak them to get all that dirt off. Then cook right away.
Thanks for showing us all the steps!!