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3 Delicious Colorful Salads
To Help Stick to a Healthy Diet
Includes Video Instruction of All Recipes
Salads. Worth the Hype?
To start, salads are not only healthy, filled with incredible natural sources of vitamins, antioxidants, protein, etc. Salads are also fun to make and eat. You decide, while doing it yourself, the presentation, complexity, colorfulness and portion. Even more, you’re building upon your talents as a self-made salad chef. In addition, with colorful salads, you’ll be a pro in no time at all. Because the benefits of salads expand even more when you research veggies and other ingredients, it’s also educational.
Furthermore, these colorful creations are a treat for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike. There are countless variations to your particular taste and liking. This makes this crunchy, customizable treat one of the most versatile food choices ever. So, you’ll be amazed at the many variations as well as how easily you can create energizing salads. Make weight loss and maintaining a healthy diet an enjoyable learning experience.
Build powerhouse, protein filled, immune boosting salads that are delicious and customized to your delight. You may also become delighted with how much information you turn into wisdom to share with others. What was once a challenge can soon turn into a passion. So, let’s begin by sharing these 3 Colorful Salads That Help Stick To A Healthy Diet.
ASIAN KALE SALAD
Ingredients
Put it Together
Salad
1 Red Pepper
1/2 Purple Cabbage
1 handful Shallots
Green Onion (sparingly)
Herbs (sparingly)
1 pack Ramen
Salt, pepper, garlic powder
1 bundle Baby Kale
Baked Chicken Breast (optional)
Dressing
2 tblsp. Sesame Oil
2 tblsp. Soy Sauce
1 tblsp. Rice Vinegar
1 tblsp. Honey
2 tblsp. Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. Minced Garlic
1/2 Lime (Juice)
Put it Together
Cut red peppers julienne, chop purple lettuce and slice shallots, herbs and green onion.
Separately, add sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, olive oil, minced garlic and lime juice together; shake well.
Chop Ramen into small pieces. Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil (or oil of choice) to a small pan. Put Ramen into the pan along with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper and 1/2 salt to the pan, mix and cool until brown.
A Little Presentation
Add Baby Kale to a clean bowl. Place purple cabbage on top into one space, chicken breast (optional) into separate space as well as the red pepper, onion and Ramen. Sprinkle green onion on top of salad. Add homemade salad dressing. Enjoy!
Health says...
" Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, meaning it packs a powerful nutritional punch per typical serving. One cup of kale provides more than 100% of the daily minimum target for immune-supporting vitamin C and over 200% for vitamin A. And it also supports skin and brain health. "
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD
Ingredients
Put it Together
Salad
1 medium Cucumber 1/2 Red Onion (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup Feta (crumbled) 1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 Red Pepper 1/2 cup fresh Parsley
1 cup Grape Tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh Oregano
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives 15 oz. can Chickpeas
Vinagerette
1/2 fresh Lemon (2 tbps. juice)
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Put it Together
Chop/slice all Veggies into small pieces (bite-sized). Combine all ingredients and mix together. Enjoy.
Good To Know
Chickpeas are also known as Garbanzo beans and fills the body with plant-based protein and fiber. Unquestionably, this powerful combination of protein and fiber makes Chickpeas a natural source for appetite management. Along with that, when transitioning from meat based to plant based meals, Garbanzo beans helps to build a nice vegan/vegetarian diet. In addition, they are used for many plant-based recipes including healthy salads and chickpea veggie burgers. Salads are a great way to be creative in your own right. Above all, build your own colorful salad with Chickpeas and all of your favorite veggies to help stick to a healthy diet.
Healthline says...
" The protein and fiber in chickpeas may promote weight management due to their appetite-lowering effects and potential to help reduce calorie intake at meals. Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein, making them an appropriate food choice for those who do not eat animal products."
CHICKEN APPLE WALNUT SALAD
Ingredients
Put it Together
Salad
1 Head Chopped Romaine
3 small skinless Chicken Breasts
1/2 Red Apple
1/2 Granny Smith Apple
1/2 cup cubed Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup Candied Walnuts
Dressing
1/4 cup Plain Non-Fat Yogurt
2 tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Organic Honey
Put it Together
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a frying pan and heat. Place chicken breast in pan and allow to brown evenly on both sides. Cook thoroughly. Allow chicken to cool.
Chop Romaine lettuce and place into a large clean bowl. Thinly slice chicken breasts evenly. Slice apples thin.
In a small container or dish combine Yogurt, Mayo and Honey and stir well.
Nice Presentation
Spread Chicken Slices atop lettuce across the center of the bowl. For presentation, place cheddar on both (opposing) sides of chicken. Place Red Apple slices next to cheddar on one side and Granny Smith Apple slices next to cheddar on opposing side. Sprinkle walnuts on top. Drizzle homemade dressing. Enjoy Immediately!
Romaine it Is!
While an apple a day just may keep the doctor away with it’s abundance of the essential Vitamin C, fiber and powerful natural antioxidants, Romaine lettuce packs its own health punch. It’s a great source of beta carotene and filled with vitamins C and K. And Romaine is a head lettuce containing a variety of minerals, that make up for it being low in fiber, including magnesium, calcium and potassium. With the antioxidants and Omega-3s from walnuts you have an amazing salad that is built for effective weight control, a healthy gut, natural anti-inflammatory and a good heart and brain health source.
Chicken? Healthy?
Skinless chicken breasts provide a nice source of lean protein and are low in calories adding another healthy dynamic to this colorful salad. Also, receive the benefits of vitamins B and D, trace amounts of vitamins A and C plus calcium, iron and zinc from choosing skinless chicken breast to your colorful salad. The combination of ingredients in the Chicken Apple Walnut salad is powerful for lowering/managing blood pressure and sugar, bone health and much more. For more information research the benefits of ingredients individually.
WebMD says...
" ...salads are cool, crunchy, and fun to eat (lots of textures, colors, and flavors). Most people enjoy eating salads--even kids! You can customize them to include the fruits and vegetables that appeal to you the most, and whichever ones you have on hand. "
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