5 flaxseed salads to help you lose weight

Flaxseed is a seed that favors weight loss, as it generates satiety and helps reduce inflammation in the body. In addition, according to nutritionist Jamilla Saygli, it also contributes to healthier skin and helps regulate the intestine. When consumed with other vegetables, such benefits can be enhanced. So, below, check out five flaxseed salad recipes!

Salad with tomato and linseed

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of seed linseed
• 3 iceberg lettuce leaves, sliced
• 200 g cherry tomatoes cut in half
• 1/2 red onion cut into rings
• 1 cucumber cut into slices
• Olive oil and salt to taste

Method of preparation

In a salad bowl, arrange the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and onion. Season with salt and olive oiland. Sprinkle with flaxseed and serve.

Green salad with salmon

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets cut into cubes
• 1/2 bunch of crisp lettuce
• 1 cup of arugula leaves
• 1/2 cup of watercress leaves
• 1 tomato
• 1 tablespoon of seeds linseed
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Olive oil, salt, ground black pepper and oregano to taste

Method of preparation

In a container, season the salmon with garlic, salt and black pepper. In a pan, put the olive oil and lead to medium fire to warm up. Grill the salmon and set aside. Roughly tear the lettuce leaves, arugula and watercress. Cut the tomato into a half moon shape. In a salad bowl, place the lettuce, arugula, watercress and tomato. Mix well and season with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper and oregano. Add the salmon over the saladsplash the linseed seeds and serve next.

Beetroot and cheese salad

Ingredients

• 3 beets cut into pieces
• 3 slices of fresh Minas cheese cut into pieces
• 1 tablespoon of seed linseed
• Salt and oil to taste
• Water

Method of preparation

In a pan, cover the beets with water and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes. Turn off the heat, discard the water and place the beetroot in a container. Add the Minas cheese, season with salt and olive oil and mix gently. Sprinkle with flaxseed and serve.

Tip: serve the salad with grilled chicken breast.

Chickpea salad with sweet potato

Ingredients

• 300 g cooked chickpeas
• 1 sweet potato, cooked and unpeeled
• 1 tomato
• 5 cherry tomatoes
• Leaves from 1 bunch of cress
• 3 chopped lettuce leaves
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed
• Salt and oil to taste

Method of preparation

In a container, place the chickpeas, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, watercress, lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and olive oil and mix gently. Sprinkle with flaxseed and serve.

Arugula salad with radish and cucumber

Ingredients

• 2 cups of arugula
• 4 radishes cut into slices
• 1 cucumber cut into slices
• 1 tablespoon flax seed
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt, Black pepper ground and olive oil to taste

Method of preparation

In a salad bowl, place the arugula and add the radish and cucumber. Season at the time of serving with salt, black pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with flaxseed and serve.