Salad recipes

Fattoush salad

Fattoush salad: an authentic Lebanese salad

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Fattoush salad is an authentic Lebanese salad made with toasted pieces of flatbread, greens, radishes, tomatoes, and onions. It has a combination of sweet and tangy flavors. Its true flavor comes from herbaceous dressing and sumac. The Fattoush salad recipe originated in northern Lebanon. The farmers used to fry up leftover scraps of flatbread or pita in olive oil and add herbs and veggies to them. So, hereby the word “Fattoush” is an Arabic word that is derived from “fatteh” which means “crumbs”. This is a very delicious salad and can be enjoyed at lunch or dinner.

Ingredients for making Fattoush salad:

Lemon juice – 1 tsp

Pomegranate molasses – 1 tsp

Garlic clove minced – 1-2

Kosher salt – 1 tsp

Dry mint crushed – 2 tsp

Sumac – 2 tsp

Extra virgin olive – 3 tbsp

Romaine chopped – 2hearts

Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup

Red onion thinly sliced – ½

Radish thinly sliced – 2

Pita chips toasted

Fresh Mint leaves – 10

Black pepper ground – 1 tsp

Method:

Firstly, we will prepare the dressing for the salad, for this, put lemon, pomegranate molasses, garlic, salt, dried mint, sumac, and olive oil in a small bowl and whisk well until all ingredients get emulsified completely.

Then, for making the salad, put romaine, tomatoes, onion, radishes, and pita chips into a salad bowl and toss well.

Now, pour your prepared dressing over the salad and toss well.

Finally, sprinkle the remaining sumac, dried mint, fresh mint, and black pepper and serve.

Preparation time – 5 minutes

Cooking time – 5 minutes

Total time – 10 minutes

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Mexican salad bowl

Mexican salad bowl: the yummy bowl

By / Salads

Mexican salad bowl is one of my best and favorite salads. This salad is so filling, tasty, and healthy. It is rich in fiber, vitamin A and C. Try this Mexican salad bowl once. I am sure you are also going to love it and make it again and again.

You can also try these refreshing salads: Traditional Greek salad bowl, Black beans and corn salad recipe

Ingredients for Mexican salad bowl:

  • Walnuts – 1 cup
  • Garlic crushed – 1
  • Chipotle paste – 1 tsp
  • Salt – as per taste
  • Lettuce sliced – 1
  • Red onion thinly sliced – ½
  • Jalapenos roughly chopped – 30 gm
  • Sunflower seeds – 2 tbsp
  • Lime – 1
  • Maple syrup – 1 tsp
  • Balsamic vinegar – 1 tsp
  • Paprika – ½ tsp
  • Coriander finely chopped – 2 tbsp
  • Extra virgin olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Tomatoes – 2 medium
  • Cooked sweet corn – ½ cup
  • Avocado – 1

Method:

  • Firstly, put walnuts into the food processor and pulse until turned into a fine mixture.
  • Then, add tomatoes, garlic, chipotle paste, and some salt and process it until all the ingredients are combined well. Keep the walnut mixture aside.
  • Now, heat a pan and toast sunflower seeds in it for 5 minutes on medium flame.
  • After this, transfer the sunflower seeds into a bowl, add lettuce, red onion, and jalapenos and mix them well.
  • Now, we will prepare to dress for the salad. For this, take a small bowl, add lime juice, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, paprika, coriander, extra virgin olive oil, and some salt and mix them well.
  • Finally, add the walnut mixture to the salad. Add some chopped tomatoes and some sweet corn to it. Put chopped avocado, dressing lime juice, and coriander leaves on the top.
  • And, your tasty Mexican salad bowl is ready.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Total time: 20 minutes

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Black beans and corn salad

Black beans and corn salad recipe: Flavourful and refreshing

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Black beans and corn salad is a delicious, refreshing, and quick dish that is full of nutritional benefits. This salad provides iron, magnesium, protein, fiber, and vitamins which, lower the risk of heart disease as well as promote a healthy brain. You can enjoy this salad with tortilla chips, tacos, or with your favorite juicy meats. It could be prepared for lunch or dinner also.

you can also try these refreshing salads: Tahini Chickpea salad bowl, Kale and peanut salad recipe

Ingredients for Black beans and corn salad:

  1. Black beans – 2 cups
  2. Corn kernels – 3
  3. Red bell pepper chopped – ½ cup
  4. Onion chopped – 1 cup
  5. Green onion chopped – ¼ cup
  6. Tomato chopped – ½ cup
  7. Lemon juice – 1 tsp
  8. Garlic minced – 2 – 3 cloves
  9. Cilantro chopped – 1tsp
  10. Olive oil – 2tsp
  11. Avocado copped – 1
  12. Green bell pepper chopped – ½ cup
  13. Honey – 1tsp
  14. Cumin powder – 1tsp
  15. Black Pepper – 1 tsp
  16. Salt as per taste  

Method –

1- Firstly, we will cook the corn. For this, boil water in a pot, add corn kernels and cook for 2 -3 minutes.

2- After that, drain the water, wash corn kernels with cold water, and keep them aside.

3- Then, take a bowl and add corn, black beans, green onions, onions, tomato, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, and avocado to the bowl.

4- Then, prepare the dressing for the salad. For this, take a bowl and add cumin, honey, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper and mix them well.

5- Now, pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until all the ingredients get coated.

6- At last, add avocados and refrigerate before serving.

Tips –

  • Although, you can use frozen corn in place of fresh corn.
  • Different ingredients can also be added according to your taste.
  • You can also store this salad for 3 -5 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

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Kale and peanut salad

Kale and peanut salad recipe step-by-step

By / Salads

Kale and peanut salad is incredibly tasty and appealing visually. It has perfect combinations of taste and texture. You can store this salad for up to 7 days in an air-tight container. Kale is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense food that is good for weight loss.

Also try these refreshing salad recipes: Apple fig and chicken salad, Healthy Strawberry spinach salad

Ingredients for Kale and peanut salad:

  1. Peanut butter smooth – ¼ cup
  2. Vinegar – 2 tsp
  3. Lime juice – 2tsp
  4. Vegetable oil – 1tsp
  5. Soy sauce – 1tsp
  6. Water – 1tsp
  7. Sugar – 1tsp
  8. Kale thinly sliced – 2 bunches
  9. Edamame thawed – 3/4cup
  10. Radish thinly sliced – 1-2
  11. Salted peanuts – 1 cup
  12. Black sesame seeds – 2tsp

Method –

  1. Firstly, we will prepare to dress for the salads. For this, take a bowl, add peanut butter, vinegar, lime juice, vegetable oil, soy sauce, water, and sugar, and mix well.
  2. Then, take another bowl and put kale, edamame, radishes, and peanuts in it.
  3. Now, pour your dressing over the salads and toss well until the salad gets fully coated with the dressing/
  4. Finally, add black sesame seeds and some peanuts on the top and serve.

Benefits of kale –

  1. Kale is rich in antioxidants that are good for the overall functioning of the body.
  2. It is also rich in bile acid, which helps lowering cholesterol levels in the body
  3. Kale leaves are rich in vitamin c and omega-3-fatty acids that support the healthy functioning of the heart.
  4. Fibers are present in high amounts that help in the detoxification of the entire body.
  5. Kale is good for digestion because it is rich in water and fiber.
  6. Chlorophyll present in kale leaves helps in the protection of the healthy body tissues against cancer-causing tissues.
  7. The various vitamins and minerals present in kale help in keeping the blood sugar level controlled.
  8. Lutein and zeaxanthin present in kale have a positive impact on eye health.

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Apple fig and chicken salad in a quick and easy way

By / Healthy Recipes, Salads

Apple fig and chicken salad is a deliciously balanced blend of apples, figs, chicken, and celery. This is a very tasty salad recipe. You can have it for lunch or dinner as the main course. Apples are very good for health. They are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. Figs present in this salad are an excellent source of pre-biotics. They are rich in calcium and potassium which help in improving bone density. Chicken gives us a sufficient amount of iron and is an excellent source of protein. So, this apple fig chicken salad fulfills the nutritional requirements of the body and is very good for our health.

Also try these refreshing salad recipes: Traditional Greek salad bowl, chicken tikka salad

Ingredients for Apple fig and chicken salad:

  • Mayonnaise – ¾ cup
  • Dijon mustard – ¼ tsp
  • Fresh parsley chopped – 1 tbsp
  • Honey – 2 tbsp
  • Orange juice – 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Salt – as per taste
  • White pepper – as per taste
  • Cooked chicken diced – 2-3 cups
  • Celery stalks sliced – 4-6
  • Apple diced – 3 medium
  • Radishes thinly sliced – 1
  • Red bell pepper diced – 1 small
  • Fresh figs diced – 1 cup
  • Raisins – ½ cup
  • Romaine lettuce – 1 head

Method:

Firstly, we will make dressing for the salad. For this, take a bowl, add mayonnaise, mustard, honey, orange juice, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper, and whisk well to combine.

Now, add chicken, celery, apples, red bell pepper, figs, and raisins to the bowl and toss well with the dressing until the salad gets fully coated with the dressing.

Finally, add lettuce and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh and good quality ingredients for better taste.
  • Clean all the ingredients properly before making the salad.
  • Refrigerate it in an airtight container to use after. The chicken used in the salad should be cooked properly before making the salad.

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Greek salad bowl

Traditional Greek salad bowl for weight loss

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The Greek salad bowl consists of cucumbers, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and feta cheese. This combination of ingredients is delicious and nutritious. It is low in calories and rich in nutrients. The Greek salad bowl is rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients. It has a good amount of potassium, iron, and vitamins A and C.

A Greek salad bowl can be taken as a starter or side dish in a meal. Its recipe is very simple and made in less time. You can also make this during some house party or celebrations. This simple recipe has simple ingredients but is very rich in flavors. All you have to do is to choose good quality ingredients for this salad.

Also try these refreshing salad recipes: Strawberry spinach salad, Barnyard salad

Ingredients for Greek salad bowl:

  • Cucumber chopped – 1 medium
  • Tomato chopped – 1.5 cups
  • Onion sliced – 1 small
  • Green bell pepper cubed – ½
  • Red bell pepper cubed – ½
  • Feta cheese cubed – 150 gm
  • Olive oil – 3 tbsp
  • Dry oregano – 1 tsp
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Red wine vinegar – 2 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar – ½ tsp
  • Pepper to taste
  • Parsley chopped – 4 tbsp
  • Kalamata olives – 3 tbsp

Method:

Firstly, we will prepare to dress for the salad. For this, take a bowl, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, sugar, and pepper and whisk them nicely.

Then, take a big bowl and put Romain lettuce as the base of the salad. Put onion, tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, parsley, and olives in it.

Now pour the prepared dressing into the salad and mix them well.

Finally, add feta cheese on top and enjoy your healthy and tasty Greek salad bowl.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Tips:

You can refrigerate this salad for up to 3 days but, without adding dressing to it.

Use good quality ingredients for better taste.

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Spinach mango bowl

Prepare a nutritious Spinach mango bowl in the easiest way

By / Healthy Recipes, Salads

Spinach mango bowl is one of the easiest ways to eat the rainbow in the diet. As you know, as much as our plate is full of colors, it is as high in nutrients. Nutritionists suggest eating a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet to have multiple health benefits. Salads are the easiest method to add variety to your diet. Spinach mango bowl is a simple and delicious salad. You can add or remove some ingredients according to your choice. It has soo many health benefits, which are given at the end of the recipe.

Also try these refreshing salad recipes: Strawberry spinach salad, russian salad

Ingredients for Spinach mango bowl:

Baby Spinach – 2 cups

Cashew halves – ¼ cup

Mango sliced – 1 large

Olive oil – 2 tbsp

Lime juice – 1 tbsp

Honey – 2 tbsp

Mozzarella cheese – 1 tbsp

Salt as per taste

Pepper as per taste

Method:

Firstly we prepare the dressing for the salad. For this, take a bowl, add olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper and mix well.

Now put spinach, mango, and cashews in another bowl and pour your dressing over them.

Combine all the ingredients well until the dressing gets coated over all the ingredients.

Finally, add some mozzarella cheese at the top and serve.

Benefits of spinach mango bowl:

  • Spinach is rich in antioxidants, iron, potassium, and vitamins A, K, C, and B. So, it is good for eyes and bones health.
  • Olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in healthy fats.
  • Limes contain vitamins C, B, A, calcium, potassium, copper, iron, and magnesium and are a source of fiber.
  • Honey is also rich in antioxidants and helps in reducing stress.
  • Cashews have iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese and are rich in proteins. They are good for the heart and eye health.

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