The best way to make a more complete salad

While a salad may be the definition of healthy food, it doesn't have to be boring by any means. There are ways to turn a simple salad into a delicious and very complete meal.In addition to being a healthy meal, it can also result in an economical, very practical, and accessible dish, as it only takes mixing a few ingredients and voilà, you have a complete meal!To make a good salad, you'll need some basic ingredients:A green vegetable as a base: lettuce, spinach, kale.A protein, either meat or fish: turkey, chicken, smoked salmon, hard-boiled egg, tuna.A carbohydrate: whole grain pasta, oats, quinoa, rice.Additionally, you can add other complements to make it more complete and delicious.Legumes. Chickpeas, lentils, and beans are recognized as sources of protein, starch, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This means that adding them to our salad will give us an extra boost.Fruits. If you like contrasts, you can add some type of fruit to give it a sweet touch. Pineapple, peach, mango, strawberry, apple, or avocado are the best choices for salads.Nuts. Add a handful of walnuts, almonds, pistachios, or pine nuts to your salads for a crunchy and delicious touch. Your salad is practically prepared, and all that’s left is the finishing touch: the dressing. Be very careful, as the nutritional value of a salad can be ruined by excessive dressings.What we recommend is to prepare a homemade dressing so you can control the ingredients and portions. For example, extra virgin olive oil with a touch of white or red vinegar and a pinch of salt will provide a good source of healthy fats.Dijon mustard, a natural yogurt sauce with cilantro or mint, lemon juice, or other fruit juices, or with a teaspoon of honey, will combine perfectly with a handful of nuts.As you can see, healthy does not have to be synonymous with boring or tasteless, and the possibilities for making a delicious and nutritious salad are endless; all you need are a few ingredients and plenty of creativity.