In the idea, eating a “healthy” salad does not bother us. Except that we often lack inspiration and we do not always know what is healthy and what is not (or we pretend not to know…). The Wellandgood site has listed the five ingredients that must make up a salad for it to be balanced.
Green vegetables
This is the base of the salad. The more greens you choose, the more nutrient-dense the salad will be. So, baby spinach, kale or why not broccoli, green beans... the whole thing is to have some green on the plate!
Whole grains
This is the joker for a salad that fills the belly all afternoon. Barley, spelled, quinoa, oats, rye, buckwheat, bulgur... the choice is wide so we have fun and we don't hesitate to vary so as not to get bored. Whole seeds are rich in fibre, vitamins B and E and minerals (iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium). In short, they are all good!
Protein
Whether of plant or animal origin, proteins are essential to give the body energy. Thus, you can add grilled chicken, fish or seafood for animal protein or chickpeas, kidney beans or lentils if you don't want to eat meat or fish.
Seasonal fruits and vegetables
It would be wrong to deprive yourself:fresh seasonal products (and we also think of fruits which give a super original touch to any salad) always have more taste. It's also the little touch that makes our salad unique... Changing the ingredients according to the seasons encourages creativity, and that's not a bad thing! Of course, there is no obligation to consume raw ingredients:you can cook them, fry them...
A good sauce
It's the final touch, the one that can make our salad delicious... just as it can make it terrible. Olive oil + balsamic vinegar is a classic option and a safe bet while lemon juice is recommended if you want a light sauce. But we can also consider more original recipes… There are an infinite number of possible seasonings! The positive point is that the seasoning adds good fat to the salad.
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