Losing weight can be a challenging task overall – waking up early, the workouts and limiting the food intake are all a big part of losing weight. But the most important and biggest part is played by healthy salads in this weight loss game. Anyone trying to lose pounds will have to switch one main meal to a healthy salad, but that doesn’t mean that you have to devour the same ingredients in your salad every single day. A well-made salad can be very helpful during your weight loss journey, which is why I am here to share my 3 favorite and very healthy delicious salads that will help supply all the vital nutrients as well as satisfy your taste buds. The superfoods present in these salads will help burn calories faster so you can easily lose weight by eating salads. If you’re not a fan of salads, there are many healthy and delicious low calorie and low-fat recipes that can also help you lose weight.
1. Citrus Chicken Salad
I love this salad for its tangy flavor and the fact that it is filled with ingredients rich in anti-oxidants. Lime, carrots and papaya are targeted to keep your body hydrated and the other ingredients ensure to supply required minerals and vitamins to the body that is needed for a balanced diet. The ingredients present in this healthy delicious salad are low in calorie, so in a nutshell it’s a perfect filling lunch.
Ingredients For Salad:
– 1 Chicken Breast (cut in cubes)
– 1 Cup Shredded Green Cabbage
– 1 Cup Shredded Red Cabbage
– 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
– 1 Cup Papaya (cut in cubes)
– 2 Minced Green Onions
– 1/2 Cup Shredded Daikon
– 1 Garlic Clove (Minced)
– Lime Wedges
– 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
– Salt
– Pepper
Ingredients for Dressing:
– 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
– 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
– 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
– 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
– 1 Jalapeno
– 1 Cloves of Garlic (minced)
1. Put cubed chicken breast in a bowl, sprinkle salt, pepper and add garlic in it. Mix cubes well and set aside for a few minutes.
2. Add olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken cubes.
3. Once done, squeeze a lemon on the chicken and set it aside.
4. Mix all the salad ingredients in a salad bowl. Add chicken cubes. Combine all the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl and pour it on the salad. Serve with a lime wedge.
2. Black Beans and Mango Salad
This potassium-rich salad will greatly help your ‘healthy eating for weight loss’ experience. This fresh vegan salad is filled with protein and fiber. You’ll love the combination of black beans with mango.
Ingredients for Salad:
– 1 Can Black Beans or 8 Ounces Boiled Beans
– 1 Mango (cut in cubes)
– 1 tablespoon Fresh Orange Juice
– 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
– 2 tablespoon Coriander Leaves (chopped)
– 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
– Salt
– Pepper
1. Mix black beans and diced mango in a salad bowl.
2. Add lime juice, orange juice, maple syrup, coriander leaves and mix well.
3. Sprinkle some salt and pepper, mix again and toss it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
4. Serves the salad over a bed of kale.
3. Stuffed Avocado Salad
This refreshing and filling stuffed avocado salad will fulfill more than 50% of your recommended fiber intake. Avocado is very healthy and helps reduces belly fat. This healthy delicious salad is a hit and very effective during your weight loss journey. I know it looks like it’s going to be extremely difficult to make, but trust me, it isn’t as difficult as it looks.
Ingredients for Salad:
– Lime Juice (1 lime)
– 1/4 cup Yellow Bell Pepper (diced)
– 1/2 cup Baby Tomatoes (cut in half)
– 2 radishes (diced)
– 1 teaspoon garlic(minced)
– 1 Green Onion (chopped)
– 1 tablespoon Cotija Cheese (grated)
– 1 Avocado (cut in half)
– Coriander
– A pinch of Cayenne
1. Start by combining lime juice, cayenne, and garlic in a bowl. Add bell pepper, radish, and tomatoes to the bowl and mix them well.
2. Scoop out extra flesh from the avocado to make space for the salad. You can cut that extra and mix it in the salad.
3. Mix the salad well, and place it in the center of the avocado.
4. Garnish it with coriander, cheese, scallion, and some lime juice and enjoy!
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