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Do you want to lose weight and enjoy your food at the same time? These four salads are an ideal choice for anyone trying to shed pounds, give their body energy and still eat deliciously. They contain minimal calories but maximum flavor and nutrition. Plus you can prepare them in just a few minutes!
1. Chicken salad with avocado and tomatoes
Calories per serving: approx. 380 kcal
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Number of servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/8 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/2 cup grilled chicken breasts
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cut all ingredients into smaller pieces and put them in a salad bowl.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, add olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Toss and serve immediately.
2. Egg salad with avocado and vegetables
Calories per serving: approx. 330 kcal
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Number of servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 large avocado
- 1 tablespoon red onion
- 1 tablespoon red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated carrot
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in a bowl.
- Gently mix, season with salt and pepper.
- You can serve the salad immediately as a light lunch or dinner.
3. Quinoa salad with chickpeas and vegetables
Calories per serving: approx. 330 kcal
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Number of servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/8 cup parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the quinoa in water according to package instructions and let it cool.
- Chop the vegetables, mix with the chickpeas and parsley.
- Prepare the dressing from oil, lemon, vinegar and garlic.
- Combine everything and mix well. Season the salad with salt and pepper.
4. Chickpea salad with tuna
Calories per serving: approx. 370 kcal
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Number of servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 can tuna
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/2 carrot
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the dressing: mix mustard, garlic, lemon juice and oil.
- Put all the other ingredients into a bowl, pour over the dressing.
- Toss and serve.
Conclusion:
These four healthy salads are a great choice for weight loss, but also for anyone who wants to eat lightly and nutritiously. Salads aren’t boring when you know how to prepare them properly! Whether you have them for lunch or dinner, your body will thank you.
