Description
This Ultimate Weight Loss Salad Recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to boost your health goals. Packed with a variety of fresh vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and a zesty homemade dressing, it’s a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Mixed Greens:
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
Dressing:
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, carrots, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken, tofu, or boiled eggs.
- To meal prep, store the dressing separately and add just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
