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Salads Have Arrived at Sun Basket!

Disclosure: I was provided with product to facilitate this review for Sun Basket. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please see my disclosure policy)

I am a huge fan of Sun Basket! They strive to make healthy cooking easy and delicious, and they offer organic and sustainably sourced produce and responsibly-sourced meats and seafoods. I love having the option of a meal delivery service right to my door that fits my family’s busy schedule. And now, things have gotten even more exciting! Salads have arrived at Sun Basket! I was so excited to have the opportunity to try several of these delicious new salads and couldn’t wait to share my review with you all! Choose from: Southwestern Salad, Vegan Caesar, Rainbow Asian Salad, and Protein Crunch Super Greens. 

These salads are available to add to your weekly basket. Not only are these salads delicious, but they are literally ready in minutes!  You simply mix, dress, and enjoy! I also love that you can serve them as is or add a protein if you prefer. Voila, you have a healthy and delicious meal for lunch or dinner. The possibilities are endless! 

I tried the Protein Crunch Salad and the Kale Caesar Salad. Both were equally delicious and packed full of flavor! The thing that I love about these salads is that they come with their own information card that shows you step by step instructions on how to prepare them. So easy! In fact, they can be prepared and on the table within 5 minutes!

Protein Crunch Salad:

This salad is packed full of flavor! Puffed quinoa, buttery walnuts, and kale are combined with dried blueberries and riced cauliflower for color and crunch. The dressing is an organic sherry vinaigrette which gives the salad a sweet and nutty taste. It was delicious!

Kale Caesar Salad:

This delicious salad is a healthy twist of the classic caesar salad. Instead of those croutons the classic caesar salad is known for, this healthy spin combines dry-roasted chickpeas and sunflower seeds to give you that satisfying crunch!I added some grilled chicken to my salad for extra protein! With Sun Basket’s organic vegan caesar dressing you get all the flavor of the original caesar dressing, but this one is plant-based and made with almond milk and cashew butter. It is absolutely amazing! 

In addition to these delicious salads, Sun Basket also sent me a couple of meals to prepare last week. We had the Chicken Parmesan and the Pan-seared steaks with chimichurri and citrus-walnut salad. Of all the meal delivery services that my family has tried, Sun Basket has the freshest ingredients. In addition every detail is amazing when they ship their meals. They send you everything that you need to prepare the dish. They even send the egg! The only thing that you need from your pantry is the olive oil and salt and pepper. It makes cooking so easy!

Pan-seared steaks with chimichurri and citrus-walnut salad:

The sweet-tart of the citrus and delicately bitter chicory lettuce along with the seared steak makes for an easy one-pan paleo meal that will taste like you stepped into your favorite restaurant! 

Chicken Parmesan with house salad:

One of my personal all time favorites! This Italian-American classic combines hearty, gooey, and satisfying with breaded chicken, fresh-cooked tomato sauce, and a green salad. Sun Basket has delivered with this one! Every bite was cleaned off my family’s plates! 

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Sun Basket: Making Healthy Cooking Easy and Delicious!

Disclosure: I was provided with product to facilitate this review for Sun Basket. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please see my disclosure policy)

I recently had the opportunity to try Sun Basket meal delivery service. I was very excited when I learned that I was going to review Sun Basket, as I have heard great things about it. Sun Basket strives to make healthy cooking easy and delicious, and they offer organic and sustainably sourced produce and responsibly-sourced meats and seafoods. 

About Sun Basket:

– They offer organic and sustainably sourced produce and responsibly-sourced meats and seafoods. In fact, Sun Basket is a certified organic retailer, and strives to source 100% organic produce. How awesome is that? 
– The recipes are super easy and come from a top San Francisco chef, Justine Kelly. 
– Custom plans for healthy lifestyles including Paleo, Lean & Clean, Gluten-free, and Vegetarian options.
– Sun Basket packaging is 100% recyclable and compostable.

-Sun Basket gives back to their communities through Feeding America, local food banks, and employee programs. I love companies that give back, so this is a huge plus for me! 
– With Sun Basket, you can skip a week or cancel any time. 

I was given the option to choose between the Classic menu and the Family menu. I love that Sun Basket is continually bringing their customers new menu options on a weekly basis so you will get to choose from a wide array of meals. I chose 3 meals from the Classic menu which included: Greek shrimp with tomatoes, feta and orzo, Salmon with lemon-oregano sauce and artichoke-fregola pilaf and Gingered turkey meatballs in lemongrass broth with cauliflower “rice”.

When they meals arrived at my doorstep they were in a sturdy cardboard box. I just love how cute the box was! Definitely eye-catching. I just love getting these boxes at my door. It feels like Christmas!

When I opened the box, I was amazed at just how cold all of the items were. I love that they placed the meats nestled under the ice packs to ensure that they would stay cold. On the very top was a catalog that featured my recipes and how to prepare them. Under that were brown paper bags that were labeled for each meal. Each brown paper bag has the ingredients that you will need for each of the meals. I love this as it keeps all of the ingredients together and you know exactly what items to use for each meal.

I cannot even begin to tell you how delicious that these meals were. The thing that really stands out to me with me with Sun Basket is freshness and quality of products. Each meal had it’s own unique qualities that made it just as delicious as the next. My entire family loved each of the meals, and cleaned their plates. That is always a plus with this momma! My favorite meal was the Gingered turkey meatballs in lemongrass broth with cauliflower “rice”. Yum!

Greek shrimp with tomatoes, feta and orzo– Cheese and seafood don’t always play well together, but this iconic Greek dish is an exception—feta loves shrimp! This was amazing and so very easy to prepare. I love all of the fresh herbs that help to make every bite better than the next. 

Salmon with lemon-oregano sauce and artichoke-fregola pilaf– My son Drew who loves salmon, was super excited for this meal! Toasted pearls of this Sardinian pasta add nutty flavor to a Mediterranean-inspired pilaf that’s perfect with pan-roasted salmon. I have never had fregola before, so this was a real treat. It is a very nutty grain that is packed full of flavor. The olives and artichokes pack a delicious punch in every bite. 

Gingered turkey meatballs in lemongrass broth with cauliflower “rice”–  This meal was my favorite! It was beyond delicious. In fact, I am drooling as I type this and look at the picture! Paleo and perfect for entertaining, the gingered turkey meatballs feature signature Sun Basket lemongrass paste and filling cauliflower “rice.” The flavor profile in this dish is a party in your mouth. The lemongrass with the ginger is such a great marriage, and the cauliflower “rice” will definitely make you think that you are eating real rice. The lemongrass paste used in this dish is amazing. Sun Basket has their own signature house-made sauces and spice blends that help to deliver big flavor and it shows! 

What about pricing for Sun Basket?

As mentioned previously, Sun Basket offers both Classic and Family plans. The pricing will depend on the plan that you choose. You can easily skip any delivery week or cancel your subscription any time. If you’re not completely satisfied, Sun Basket refund you. No questions asked.

I loved my experience with Sun Basket and would definitely use them again. I love the wide assortment of menu options and that everything is healthy and organic. I would suggest giving Sun Basket a try or you could even treat someone that you love. This would make a great gift idea!

GO HERE to try Sun Basket for yourself to see just how delicious the meals are. Have you tried Sun Basket before? Did you like it?