Diets
15 ways to improve your salad
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Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:22:48.184763Z
Salad can be a boring dish, it's true. If you don't add interesting ingredients, you can end up with the same old lettuce and carrot plate, and that’s not what we want. It’s important to prepare vibrant, tasty, and interesting salads to stimulate the appetite and avoid craving anything more caloric when we are trying to eat healthily. Today we share our 15 ways to enhance your salad so you can fall in love with this dish again.
Cured Meats
It could be turkey bacon or even prosciutto, but these savory cold cuts add a luxurious touch to any salad.
Crunchy Toppings
Croutons, small strips of fried tortilla, battered onion, whatever you desire, but you need that texture change to complement your vegetables.
Raisins and Nuts
A great way to liven up your salad is to add a sweet touch, which you can achieve with raisins, dried cranberries, dried pineapple, etc.
Avocado
If you want to give your salad a silky touch while adding flavor and lots of energy, avocado is the ingredient you should use.
Cheese
Especially acidic and strong-flavored cheeses, so you can really taste what you add to your salad. You can use feta or goat cheese, even brie if you prefer a slightly sweeter flavor.
Nuts
Whether they are pistachios, peanuts, or almonds, this ingredient adds a crunchy texture, salty flavor, and very interesting color to the salad.
Different Proteins
There’s nothing wrong with chicken or tuna salad, but how about one with flank steak, duck, or even pork chops? Your family will love it.
Pasta
Elbow macaroni and spiral pasta are great alternatives to give a smooth feel to the salad, plus they increase the volume.
Chili
Why not add some chili flakes, chipotle, or even grilled chiles to give that vibrant touch to the salad?
Fruit Dressing
Salads go well with sweet sauces, why not use strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry vinaigrette to surprise?
Zest
Beyond the dressing you choose, try adding zest from a lemon or orange peel to your salad. It will not only give a fresh flavor but also a delicious and vibrant aroma.
Seasonal Ingredients
Only make salads with seasonal products, ask at the market what they have freshly arrived and create your recipe on the spot. It’s the best way to prepare salads; let the ingredients inspire you.
Warm It Up
Sautéing cucumber and carrot with soy sauce or even baking eggplant are excellent ideas for salads; no one said they had to be served cold.
Color
The deep purple of beetroot or the vibrant orange of zucchini flowers are colors that attract and stimulate the appetite; try using ingredients that stand out.
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