3 Easy Salads for A Lazy, But Healthy Meal
Eating healthy shouldn’t be boring, complicated or time consuming, and that rings true even for your salads.
A salad provides a great opportunity to eat greens and fiber while also being a versatile option that can have endless ingredients.
The following salad ideas I’m sharing are simple and EASY while also being nutritious and satiating.
You can swap ingredients based off your preferences or what you have in the fridge, but there are a few key points that will help make your salad healthier and more satisfying without a ton of work…
3 Tips to make your salad healthy and quick...
Utilize microwaveable rice or quinoa as a super quick way to enhance and bulk up your salad’s nutrients, taste and texture. I always make sure we have 90 second rice from a brand like Seeds of Change stocked in my house to ensure there’s a quick grain on hand.
No-fuss protein is another must, as you want to focus a good portion of your salad around it. Protein is too easy to skip, but it’s crucial for metabolic health, weight loss and fat loss. A few of my favorites include: canned tuna, hard boiled eggs, tofu or tempeh, edamame, leftover chicken, turkey dogs, feta cheese, black beans and chickpeas.
Don’t skip the toppings! If you want to spice it up and add extra crunch and flavor, try topping your salad with sunflower or pumpkin seeds, walnuts, tortilla strips or hemp seeds. These all happen to add some health benefits in addition to taste and texture.
