When we want to have healthy food, we often run out add more salad in our daily life, Is not it? And it’s really a great choice for our body, besides being delicious.
There are even salads that can be dinner, depending on the ingredients above. However, this issue must be taken care of, as A balanced diet needs to have a wide variety of nutrients, such as proteins and carbohydrates. So, if the salad you choose doesn’t have any of these things, you need to eat it with some food that has it.
Moreover, it is always important consult a nutritionist who can suggest the best type of food for you. But, even in cases where you will eat another dish in the meal, the salad is very good that will help your meal to be more balanced and healthy.
Here are 5 salad options that are great for a healthier and tastier meal:
cold chicken salad
While: 15min (+1h in the fridge)
Activities: 4 food
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup cubed potato (boiled)
- 1 cup green beans (boiled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup seedless black raisins
- 1 grated carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1 cup natural full-fat yogurt (170g)
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, pepper and chopped parsley to taste
Mode of preparation:
In a bowl, combine chicken, potato, green beans, carrots, raisins and apricots. Divide into salad bowls or plates and set aside. Sprinkle yogurt with Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Pour the salad, sprinkle with parsley, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. worship
Caesar salad
While: 30min (+5mins rest)
Activities: 4 food
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unleavened white bread, cubed
- 8 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 chicken fillets
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 6 cups of iceberg lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1/2 cup flaked Parmesan cheese
Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mode of preparation:
Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and bake in a hot oven for 12 minutes or until golden. For the sauce, in a bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Pour the rest of the oil into the stream, beating with a fork until it thickens. Store in the refrigerator.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a pan on high heat and fry the chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Wait 5 minutes and cut into strips. In a salad bowl, combine herbs, cheese, chicken and croutons. Drizzle with sauce, mix and serve.
Sweet potato salad
While: 10 min
Activities: 6 meals
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of curly lettuce
- Sliced cherry tomatoes to taste
- 1 bunch of arugula
- 2 pieces of grilled cheese curds
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 2 sliced sweet potatoes, roasted in olive oil
- 1/2 cup green corn
- 1 red onion in petals
Mode of preparation:
Prepare the lettuce and arugula in a refractory. Mix chicken, corn, onion, tomato and place on top of the leaves. Finish with coalho cheese and potato chips. Serve immediately.
Broccoli Salad with Cauliflower
While: 20 min
Activities: 6 meals
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch ninja broccoli
- salt to taste
- 1 bunch of cauliflower
- 1 carrot in cubes
- 200 g chopped green beans
- 1 can of drained peas
- 1 can of green corn
- 2 chopped seedless tomatoes
- 1 can of strong light drain tuna
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley (green)
- oil to drip
Mode of preparation:
Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and green beans for 5 minutes or until al dente. Remove and let it cool. In a bowl, combine cooked vegetables, peas, corn, tomatoes, tuna, parsley and salt. Transfer to a salad bowl, drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
Palmetto salad with tuna
While: 20 min
Activities: 4 food
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of curly lettuce
- 1 can of drained and chopped tuna
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 1 cup chopped palm seeds (chopped)
- 10 cherry tomatoes, half
- 1 grated carrot
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
Mode of preparation:
Line the middle of the cold lid with the lettuce and arrange the tuna, palm hearts, tomatoes and carrots on top. In a bowl, mix vinegar with oil and salt. Pour over the salad and serve.
Inputs: Kitchen guide
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