With the arrival of sunny days and the first heat, we want to eat lighter, fresher and healthier. To do this, the salad is an ideal compromise. It is perfect for those looking for a snack rich in vegetables and fruits.
A few months ago, I mentioned my experience with the "turnkey" slimming program Comme J'aime . Know that diets are not the only ways to take care of your diet. You can also opt for balanced recipes.
The French eat better and cook more often; especially since the confinement linked to the Covid 19 crisis. In any case, this is what emerges from a survey conducted by Harris Interactive a few years ago.
This trend is not surprising since France has been a good student in terms of food, and has been for many years. The French generally eat healthier, but also consume organic and local products; as Eric Foncier, nutrition specialist at guidedusupplement.fr, reminds us .
During the summer season, it may be interesting to eat raw ingredients and vegetables such as:radishes, zucchini, tomatoes or even cucumbers . You can add some nuts, berries and legumes to vary colors and flavors.
Without ignoring cooked foods such as hard-boiled eggs, smoked or grilled meat; and some condiments such as capers, pickles, pickled peppers and other pickles.
Fish carpaccio as well as cheese such as mozzarella, Comté or Bleu d'Auvergne will enhance your sunny dishes. You can also vary the pleasure by adding rice, pasta, quinoa or even bulgur in your salad recipes.
If you like original compositions, do not hesitate to spice up your salad with a few sweet elements such as dried or fresh fruit, grapes, prunes, a honey sauce. Do not hesitate to marry the flavors. Why not mix strawberries and cheeses, pieces of apples and juicy meat to add to your preparation.
To change from the traditional tomato-mozzarella salad or even your grandmother's Niçoise salad; here are some ideas:
– Opt for original combinations, such as a citrus avocado salad with a few pieces of sashimi
– A warm goat cheese salad with a few pieces of seasonal fruit
If you lack inspiration, you can opt for a zucchini salad with bacon bits, a cucumber salad with coconut milk and coriander. And treat yourself with, for example, a watermelon salad with feta and duck breast; or a chickpea salad with grilled apricots and slivered almonds. Awakening of the taste buds guaranteed!
