Monday, May 6, 2013

Top 5 Yummy Salads that Also Help You Lose Weight

Salads are definitely the ‘in thing’! Apart from being highly nutritious, these are extremely good sources of fiber and act as a blessing for your gut. Health-conscious people are very particular about having salad with their meals; and if they are skipping their meals, they make sure they aren’t doing same with salad.

Salads can be a yummy treat, particularly for ones who are trying to lose weight. Do not hesitate to replace any one of your meals if you are planning to get rid of some fat! Here are top 5 yummy salad recipes that are not only nutritious but highly beneficial in scraping fat off!

Top 5 Yummy Salad Recipes to Lose Weight

Power-Puff Salad

 

Caution your taste buds as these might get addicted to this tasty, nutritious salad. Made with simple and easily available ingredients, like tomatoes, spinach, avocado, chicken, pine nuts, and feta cheese, Power-Puff salad is a treat to have anytime! Just top it with some garlic salad dressing to make it healthier, and you are on your way to lose some weight!

Colorful Salad

 

Made from tomatoes, unpeeled cucumbers, apples, guava, and topped with some mint leaves, the Colorful Salad is going to tantalize your taste buds. Don’t forget to sprinkle some lime juice and black pepper to add that tangy, spicy feel. Your colorful, nutrition-rich salad is ready. Skip your lunch and have a bowlful of this one! I don’t need to mention its weight loss benefits, I guess!


Chickpea Salad

 

Chickpea salad is one of the best things you can consume on a winter evening! You can also have it in lunch, dinner, or as a snack anytime. Made with sprouted chickpea, raisins, and small pieces of carrots, it is topped with some roasted butternut squash and coriander leaves. Sprinkle some black pepper if you want to make it a little spicier!



Veg. Taco Salad

 

This one comes right from Mexico and will definitely give you a feel of that land. It is made from onion, corns (without kernels), tempeh, kidney beans, tomatoes, avocado, cheddar cheese, and a fresh cilantro – all topped with extra virgin olive oil, some tortilla chips, romain lettuce salad, and your favorite salad dressing. Definitely a treat to your eyes, tongue, and tummy! Also aids in weight loss!


Kale Salad

 

No need to let you know the benefits of kale, I guess. This coarse curly-leafed cabbage is rich in vitamins, minerals, and other vital nutrients that can help you shed some weight. All you need is a big bunch of kale, chopped scallions, some dried cranberries, a little tempeh, and a one-fourth cup of toasted pine nuts. Dress it all with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, clove, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, and some red pepper flakes (to bring that heat)!




I guess your mouth is watering! Don’t stop yourself; go ahead and make one for yourself! All the aforementioned salads are a healthy way to lose weight.