Description
Delicious Ultimate Weight Loss Salad brings Mediterranean flavors to your healthy eating journey. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients and low-calorie goodness, you’ll enjoy a satisfying meal that supports wellness goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 0.5 cup chickpeas or grilled chicken
Vegetables and Greens:
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine, or kale)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 avocado, diced
Extras and Toppings:
- 0.25 cup feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin or sunflower seeds
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (or omit for keto)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together citrus juice, extra virgin olive oil, tangy mustard, golden honey, minced garlic, mineral salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a compact mixing vessel until the components emulsify into a smooth, vibrant dressing.
- Layer crisp mixed salad greens as a verdant foundation in a spacious culinary bowl.
- Scatter halved crimson cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber rounds, delicate red onion slivers, and creamy diced avocado across the leafy canvas.
- Integrate protein-rich chickpeas or tender grilled chicken pieces throughout the vegetable medley.
- Optional: Crumble sharp cheese to introduce a luxurious textural contrast.
- Cascade the prepared zesty dressing over the salad, gently tossing to ensure each ingredient becomes elegantly coated.
- Garnish with crunchy pumpkin or sunflower seeds, providing a nutritious nutty accent.
- Serve immediately to preserve peak freshness, or refrigerate for a convenient make-ahead meal within a 24-hour window.
Notes
- Customize protein sources by swapping chicken with tofu, tempeh, or hard-boiled eggs for vegetarian and diverse diet options.
- Prevent avocado browning by adding it just before serving or sprinkling lemon juice to maintain fresh, vibrant color.
- Maximize nutrient absorption by massaging greens with dressing to break down tough fibers and enhance overall taste profile.
- Extend salad’s freshness by keeping dressing separate and adding just before consumption to maintain crisp vegetable textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg