Salad recipes

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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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 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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