Building Simple Healthy Salads at Home
Ingredients
- mixed greens
- arugula
- kale
- lettuce
- grilled chicken
- beef
- eggs
- avocado
- beans
- tuna
- salmon
- tomato
- cucumber
- radishes
- pepper
- onion
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- zucchini
- sweet potatoes
- oil
- vinegar
- lemon
- cheese
- olives
- nuts
- fruit
- dried fruit
- fresh herbs
- olive oil
- apple cider vinegar
- salt
- pepper
- chili flakes
- pecorino cheese
- chives
Preparation
Pick a base such as mixed greens, arugula, kale, or lettuce.
Pick a protein like grilled chicken, beef, eggs, avocado, beans, tuna, or salmon.
Pick your veggies including tomato, cucumber, radishes, pepper, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, or sweet potatoes.
Pick your dressing such as oil and vinegar or lemon.
Add special add-ins for more flavor like cheese, olives, anything pickled, nuts, fruit or dried fruit, or fresh herbs.
Massage kale with a drizzle of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and salt to make it tender.
For an example salad, combine massaged kale, grilled chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and chili flakes, along with tomatoes, radishes, pecorino cheese, and chives.
Tips
If you are not fond of salads, ensure to follow the step for adding special add-ins to improve flavor and texture.
Making large salads for lunch can keep you full without feeling sluggish; prepare them quickly alongside other meals.