Healthy and delicious salad recipes for home
Salads are a wonderful way to enjoy a variety of nutrients in an easy and tasty way. Here are some of my favorite salad recipes that I often make at home. Not only are these recipes healthy, but they are also easy to prepare and offer a refreshing change to any meal.
1. Vegetable and egg salad
Ingredients:
- lettuce
- Cucumber
- Eggs
- Corn kernels
- Small tomatoes
Preparation:
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut the cucumber into thin slices.
- Boil eggs hard, peel and slice.
- Drain the corn kernels.
- Halve small tomatoes.
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with toasted sesame salad dressing. The flavor of toasted sesame seeds adds a refreshing touch to the salad and softens the heaviness of other ingredients.
2. Salad with shrimps and chicken legs
Ingredients:
- Shrimps
- Chicken drumsticks without skin
- Corn kernels
- Spicy vinaigrette sauce
Preparation:
- Cook shrimp in boiling water until pink and cooked through. Drain and cool.
- Fry the skinless chicken thighs in a pan until cooked through. Then cut into strips.
- Drain the corn kernels.
- Mix the shrimp, chicken strips and corn kernels in a bowl. Season to taste with a spicy vinaigrette sauce. This combination is a real treat and the spiciness of the vinaigrette gives the salad an intense flavor kick.
3. Egg and mashed potato salad
Ingredients:
- mashed potatoes
- Eggs
- lettuce
- Pine mushroom oil
- Vinegar sauce
Preparation:
- Boil the potatoes and mash them into a fine puree.
- Boil eggs hard, peel and dice.
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly and cut into pieces.
- Mix the mashed potatoes, eggs and lettuce in a bowl. Season with a mixture of pine mushroom oil and vinegar sauce. This salad has a fresh and sweet taste that is very filling, yet light.
4. Mixed vegetable salad
Ingredients:
- Mixed vegetables (e.g. peppers, cucumbers, carrots, zucchini)
- Eggs
- Oil-vinegar sauce with 0 fat and 0 sugar
Preparation:
- Wash mixed vegetables thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil eggs hard, peel and slice.
- Mix mixed vegetables and eggs in a large bowl. Serve with a fat- and sugar-free oil-and-vinegar sauce. This salad is packed with fiber and very refreshing. It's so delicious that you can enjoy it in large quantities.
Various dip flavours
The above salads can be varied with different dressings and dips so that they never get boring. A selection of fat and sugar free dressings offers a healthy and delicious way to change the taste of the salads. These dressings are affordable and low in calories, ideal for people who want to keep an eye on their diet.
Conclusion
Salads are a wonderful addition to any meal and offer countless variations. Whether as a main course or as a side dish, they are always a healthy choice. The recipes presented here are not only easy to prepare, but also nutritious and delicious. Try these salads and enjoy the variety and taste they offer!