For a nutritious and colorful meal salad, we first think of the rule of thirds: starches, proteins, vegetables! It's also important to focus on the variety of foods, textures, flavors, and colors! With the right ingredients and in just 3 steps, you can have delicious, balanced combinations that won't leave you hungry.
STEP #1: THE RIGHT CHOICE OF FOOD
STEP #1: THE RIGHT CHOICE OF FOOD
The base: The base of a salad is greens. Whether it's lettuce or iceberg lettuce, you can boost the feeling of satiety and opt for a more nutritious mix with spinach leaves, cabbage, arugula, or endives.
Vegetables : raw, grilled or blanched, you can add as many as you like and in all colors.
Protein and healthy fats: Several protein-rich foods lend themselves well to salads. There's no shortage of options. Whether animal or plant-based, raw or cooked, you should dare to alternate and vary your foods.
Add one or a few of these protein-rich foods to your salad: chicken breast, roast beef, tuna, salmon, crab, eggs, kidney beans, cheese, lentils, chickpeas, marinated tofu, pumpkin seeds, toasted soybeans, etc.
Starchy foods and whole grains : Quinoa, brown rice, bulgur, whole wheat pasta, and oats are all excellent choices for adding fiber to your plate and keeping you feeling full.
STEP #2: NEVER NEGLECT SEASONING
STEP #2: NEVER NEGLECT SEASONING
Looking for an original vinaigrette?
Salad can become a real feast with a generous dollop of vinaigrette made with olive oil and quality vinegar. To change things up and add flavor to your salad with unique dressings, choose one of the following options. They will satisfy your sweet tooth and add even more flavor to your salad:
- Balsamic and Maple Vinaigrette
- Cranberry, raspberry, blueberry and green tea vinaigrette
- Vinaigrette with oil and green apple balsamic or fig balsamic
STEP #3: THE FINAL TOUCH TO PIMP UP THE SALAD
STEP #3: THE FINAL TOUCH TO PIMP UP THE SALAD
Crunchy, fruity, and sweet-salty topping ideas
Adding crunch and flavor to your salad is really easy. Here are our suggestions for delicious, fruity, crunchy, sweet, and even sweet-and-savory toppings:
- Fruity: Fruits can be added without compromise, whole or dried, they will enhance the salad wonderfully.
- Crunchy: Zaatar -seasoned croutons, chili-maple pumpkin seeds , or soy chips are excellent additions.
- Sweet and salty: cashews glazed with caramel and sea salt
Let your imagination run wild and create a salad according to your tastes and desires.
Be creative and, if necessary, let yourself be inspired by our salads and other lunch recipes.
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