Salads are excellent options for those looking for a healthier, lighter and more practical diet. In addition, this dish is perfect for hot days and helps in the slimming process. That’s why we’ve selected 3 recipes for you to enjoy and include in your meals. Check out!
nutritious salad
Ingredients
- 1 thinly sliced cucumber
- 4 cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/4 red onion sliced
- 1/ 2 bunch of leaves lettuce
- Parsley, salt, lemon juice and olive oil to taste
- olive oil for seasoning
Preparation mode
In a salad bowl, place the lettuce leaves and cover with the other ingredients. Season with salt, lemon juice, parsley and olive oil. Serve immediately.
Tip: decorate with olives
Tropical salad
Ingredients
- 8 cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, lemon, basil and ground black pepper to taste
- 4 slices of avocado half moon cut
- 1 bunch of iceberg lettuce
- 2 slices of buffalo mozzarella in slices
Sauce
- 100ml low-fat natural yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Preparation mode
season the tomato with olive oil, salt and set aside for 10 minutes. On a plate, place the avocado seasoned with lemon, the lettuce leaves, the tomato, the buffalo mozzarella, the olive and the basil. Drizzle the salad with the yogurt sauce and serve immediately.
energy salad
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 1/2 radish
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/3 of pineapple
- 1/4 cup of chia seed tea
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation mode
Wash the lettuce leaves well and tear them roughly. Cut the radish into slices and the cucumber and pineapple into half moon shapes. In a container, place the lettuce leaves and, on top, have the radish, cucumber and pineapple. Gently stir the ingredients so that they blend together. Add the chicken and season the salad with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Finally, sprinkle the chia seeds on top and serve.
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