We know that salads are recipes that help us when we are on a diet or simply when we want to eat healthy and deliciously, but there is more than one way to enjoy them. Why not turn salads into smoothies? If you're in a hurry, or exercising, if you want to try something new and even refresh yourself with all the vitamins and minerals from your favorite salad, follow our tips below.

When someone said that strength lies in unity, they were probably talking about salad. It is well known that mixing different ingredients with diverse flavors and colors leads to a better diet since the body burns fat by assimilating a variety of products. For this reason, turning your delicious salad recipes into smoothies makes sense.

 Now, there are some rules you should know when converting your salads into smoothies:

A Green Base

It is recommended that the base consists of one or two cups of leafy greens: lettuce, spinach, kale, cilantro, etc. There are many alternatives, and therefore, an infinite number of flavor combinations you can achieve. To know which green leaf to choose, we recommend that you take the freshest one you find in the market; it will always have the best flavor and the most nutrients.

Fruit

Not all salads contain fruit, but they should. Speaking purely of flavor, fruit adds natural sweetness, which helps you avoid adding sugar to your smoothie. Additionally, what green vegetables contribute in iron and minerals, fruits add in vitamins. Whether they are citrus like lemon or grapefruit or tropical like mango, pineapple, and coconut, always add a fruit element to your smoothie. One cup is sufficient.

Nuts and Seeds

What is a salad without a bit of crunch? Nuts, almonds, chia, sesame, or pistachios, all these ingredients go great with your salad and will also work well in your smoothie. Add a couple of tablespoons; the healthy oils from these products will make your breakfast much healthier.

Liquid

Since you are using 100% healthy ingredients, don’t break the rule by adding whole milk. Use water, coconut milk, or almond milk; add one cup, and you will achieve the perfect texture for your salad to officially be drinkable.

Tips

• Warm smoothies rarely taste good, prepare them and put them in the freezer for at least half an hour
• Forget about dressing; the vegetables and fruits in your drink provide enough flavor
• Always wash fruits and vegetables; remember that hygiene comes first
• Blend in parts, try blending for five seconds and stop, then repeat until you achieve the right consistency
• The best time to consume a salad turned smoothie is in the morning; you will have energy all day

Recipes

To give you some ideas and let your imagination fly, here are some of our smoothie recipes made from fruits and vegetables.

Smoothie Series

One with peanut butter, another with banana and yogurt, and the last one with basil and lemon, to suit all tastes!

Green Smoothie

Kale, spinach, and apple make this smoothie a salad in the full sense of the word, but silkier and fresher.

Kale and Banana Smoothie

A salad turned smoothie that represents a complete shake with a very appealing sweet taste.