Make a Healthy Salad that Tastes Good

Eating salad is a great way to add nutrition to your meal. You can combine the best nature has to offer by adding green, yellow and red vegetables. Mix the right foods to create a great taste without the calorie-adding salad dressing. Follow these steps to make a tasty salad without the salad dressing.

Steps

  1. Make a garden salad with a head of lettuce or create a mixed salad with different types of greens like leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, endive or spinach.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes, celery, spring onions, sliced cucumbers and sliced radishes.
  3. Toss in chickpeas, beans or lentils to add protein and flavor. Add walnuts, cashews or peanuts for added crunch.
  4. Add a small amount of cheese. You might mix in grated mozzarella cheese. Cheese is high in calories and fat, so use sparingly.
  5. Be creative. Throw in macaroni or pasta pieces for texture and flavor. Add sunflower seeds, chow mein noodles or bacon bits for a tastier salad.
  6. Turn your salad into a full meal. Add meat, tuna, tofu or chicken to turn a side dish into a main dish. Then combine a variety of vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, zucchini and peppers. Toss the vegetable combination into the salad.
  7. Top off your salad by sprinkling on a homemade dressing (olive oil is very good for you when not heated), balsamic vinegar or fresh-squeezed lemon juice. For a different taste, throw in some fresh herbs like dill, oregano, basil, coriander or some garlic.
  8. Finished.



Tips

  • Experiment with different spice combinations.
  • Buy light cheeses if you are worried about extra calories.

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