Would you like to eat a little lighter in the summer because you don't feel like hot food in hot weather, but do you also want to watch your calorie intake? Then these summer salads are the solution! They are wonderfully fresh, light and contain less than 350 calories per serving. Tip:they are also very tasty as a side dish… Which one are you going to make first?
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Tip:they are also very tasty as a side dish… Which one are you going to make first?
Number of calories :333
Ingredients :olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mint leaves, Greek yogurt, sea salt, black pepper, cucumber, pine nuts
Creamy salads usually contain a lot of mayonnaise, but luckily that's not the case here. Instead, you'll need low-fat Greek yogurt for this recipe, which will give you an instant protein boost while cutting back on calories and fat. In comparison, 115 grams of mayonnaise contains 800 calories, while 115 grams of low-fat Greek yogurt have only 85 calories. By adding olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper, the yogurt gets a delicious taste, which makes it perfect for combining with the crispy cucumber noodles.
Number of calories :256
Ingredients :white beans, champagne vinegar, olive oil, garlic, Mesclun salad mix, cherry tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese (crumbled), avocado, sea salt, black pepper
A traditional Cobb salad, packed with blue cheese, bacon, chicken, egg and a creamy dressing, contains 451 calories. This lighter version contains 43% fewer calories and only 2 grams of saturated fat. Fortunately, the taste is no less, thanks to the avocado, blue cheese, white beans and champagne dressing. Highly recommended if you like special flavor combinations!
Number of calories :91
Ingredients :hummus, unsweetened green tea, mustard, Parmesan cheese, garlic, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper, kale, cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds
Caesar salads are normally not the most nutritional salads. They often consist of Romaine lettuce with a creamy dressing, chicken, croutons and cheese. What you are missing is an ingredient with good nutritional value (besides the chicken). Fortunately, this variant solves that! Instead of the creamy Caesar dressing, we opted for a DIY dressing with hummus, green tea, Parmesan cheese, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper – a special, but delicious combination. We also replace the carbohydrates of the croutons for a healthier version, namely with sunflower seeds. The base? Kale and tomatoes, which means that this also contains more nutrients than the original Romaine lettuce. Sounds good, right?
Number of calories :219
Ingredients :quinoa, white balsamic vinegar, sea salt, grilled vegetables, coriander, parsley
This hearty salad will outshine all other summer salads without a doubt. Pairing quinoa with grilled vegetables makes this a rich and hearty salad while still being relatively low in calories. The best thing about this salad? You can make it in advance! In addition, this salad is vegan, gluten-free and you get enough grain and vegetables. You can of course also make variations if you feel the need, for example by replacing the quinoa with brown rice.
Number of calories :92
Ingredients :multigrain pasta, green pesto, lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, arugula, pine nuts
At summer barbecues you often have the choice of creamy potato salad or creamy pasta salad. Unfortunately, they don't contain the mountain of vegetables we would like to eat or the vitamins and minerals we need. The dressings are also often very fatty and, especially with the pasta salad, rich in carbohydrates. The solution? This lighter lemon pesto macaroni salad. It contains multigrain pasta for more fiber and the combination of the fresh lemon pesto dressing and the bite toppings, such as sun-dried tomatoes, onion and pine nuts, makes it very tasty. Do you want to take an extra step? Then add grilled chicken for some extra protein.
Number of calories :69
Ingredients :peaches, raspberries, blackcurrants, coconut water, white balsamic vinegar, fresh ginger, sea salt, fresh mint leaves
This is a salad that is perfect for dessert, namely a variation on the traditional fruit salad. Summer is the season of berries and peaches, which you can use perfectly in this salad. Thanks to the fresh ginger and the balsamic vinegar, the fruity flavors come into their own even better. Have another dessert in mind? Use this salad as an appetizer or just as a side dish. In any case, it is a great way to get more vitamin C and fiber.
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