It's another Meatless Monday, but this week we're going mobile.
Earth Origins Market an organic health grocery store, is just a few steps from Publix, but has no competition between the popular grocery store. Why? Because of its salads and smoothies.
It should be noted that Mondays are often busy; who really has time to sit down at a restaurant and get a veggie meal all the time? With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there has to be a way to get your meatless fill without cutting out any time...
Enter Earth Origins.
They have 10 locations in Florida, but we stopped by their Palm Harbor joint to check out the hype. Could we get our Meatless Monday fill without sitting down?
The answer is pretty simple. Yes, it's possible! Just know how to: grab a salad & a smoothie, then dash.
Tucked at the back of the store is a salad bar and a deli, where smoothies and juices can be whipped up at ease. We recommended getting their Green Splash smoothie, with packs a bunch full of the green veggies you need, but masking the taste with frozen banana. Win-win, for all. With its blending, step to their salad bar and pick a size. You can choose between a large plastic container or two smaller cardboard boxes.
So gear up and build your custom salad! Our tip for saving? Like most salad bars, you pay by weight. So, stock up with leafy greens, onions, some peppers, and fill yourself up with nuts or seeds, (we recommend sunflower seeds; they add the crunch you'd normally get from croutons!) then drizzle one of the various dressings along the top for flavor.
By the time you're done making your masterpiece, your smoothie should be good to go and you can be out the door and on your way. With smoothies at $4.99 a piece, and using lighter veggies for your salad, you should be able to get your meal to-go for about $10, give or take a few dollars!
Then, head on out! Whether you're back off to work, running errands or able to get outside, you can indulge in a healthy fast-food choice for a perfect Meatless Monday! Happy Vegging Out!
