If you're like me, you enjoy good vegetables or a nice chopped salad but the effort ti make it daily seems to take a lot. I've discovered a hack that helps me eat healthy every day: making a chopped salad and letting it marinate in a flavourful dressing. I then incorporate it into different meals or add different ingredients to it each time I eat it and it's as if I am eating something new each time. But it takes only minutes to make it a brand-new meal or snack. Try this out for yourself and you can have a healthy option at your fingertips each day.
The best thing about a chopped salad is that you can customize it with all your favourite veggies. My go-to options include cucumbers, celery, bell peppers, carrots, and onions. These veggies not only add a variety of textures, flavours, and colours to the salad, but they're also packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
To make your chopped salad even more satisfying, it's important to add protein. I add the protein right before I eat it that way you can switch up the protein options every day to keep things interesting. Some of my favourite protein options include grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, feta cheese, chickpeas, steak, and lentils. By incorporating protein, you can transform your chopped salad into a filling and nutritious meal.
Now, let's talk about the marinating process. After you've chopped the vegetables for your base recipe it's time to let them marinate in a flavourful dressing. One of my favourite dressings is a mixture of vinegar, oil, and spices. This combination adds a tangy and aromatic element to the salad, elevating its taste. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to find your perfect blend. To learn more about why you want to get quality fats in your diet for health and weightloss listen here: https://youtu.be/OOG8-oYb8K4
Once your chopped salad has marinated, you can use it in a multitude of ways throughout the week. It's incredibly versatile! You can enjoy it as a standalone meal, wrap it in a tortilla for a tasty lunch, or use it as a topping for grilled proteins. You can even sprinkle some nutritional yeast on top for a cheesy and nutty flavour without the dairy. Nutritional yeast is also a great source of protein and vitamin B12, making it an excellent option for vegans or those looking to reduce their dairy intake.
The key to a delicious and healthy chopped salad is to get creative with your ingredients. Don't be afraid to try new flavours and textures. By making a chopped salad once a week and letting it marinate, you'll always have a nutritious and satisfying option ready to enjoy. Grab your chopping board, gather your favourite veggies and let the flavours mingle. See my suggestions below.
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