Description
This Ultimate Weight Loss Salad is a nutritious, low-calorie meal packed with fresh veggies, healthy fats, and lean protein. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, it’s easy to make and satisfying! Tossed with a delicious, low-calorie lemon dressing, it’s the perfect salad for weight loss and healthy living.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine, or kale)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cucumber (sliced)
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ avocado (diced)
- ¼ cup feta or goat cheese (optional)
- ½ cup chickpeas or grilled chicken (for protein)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin or sunflower seeds (for crunch & healthy fats)
Dressing (Low-Calorie & Tasty!):
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- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (or omit for keto)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. - Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, cheese, and chickpeas or grilled chicken. - Drizzle with Dressing:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to coat evenly. - Top with Seeds:
Sprinkle pumpkin or sunflower seeds over the salad for added texture and nutrition. - Enjoy:
Serve immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- For a vegan option, skip the cheese and use chickpeas as the protein.
- Feel free to swap the greens depending on your preference or what you have on hand.
- This salad is great for meal prepping and can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.
- You can omit the honey for a fully keto-friendly version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/2 of recipe)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg