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Easy ways to make salads healthy and tasty

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Oct 6, 2023, 14:20 IST
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Easy ways to make salads healthy and tasty

Bored of eating salads daily? Then it's time to spice up and break the monotony of eating bland salads by adding a healthy and tasty twist. Here are some quick and hassle free ideas to make homemade salads tasty and super healthy. So, follow us through some simple tips and tricks and dig in!

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​​Add crunchy ingredients​


To create a twist of taste and texture, all crispy elements like roasted nuts, croutons, grilled meat chunks, chickpeas to name a few. Adding these elements can instantly improve the taste of the salads and add crunchy punch.

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​​Add protein​


Addition of protein can instantly amp up the taste and health quotient of any bland salad. Add grilled or baked lean meat, fish, cottage cheese or plant based protein, this will boost the taste and texture of the salad. Also, make sure that you ensure portion control.

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​Herbs


Herbs like basil, mint, coriander, oregano or parsley are naturally loaded with potent medicinal properties, which can not only elevate the flavour of the salad, but also increase the health quotient. Thus, it is a must to add fresh herbs to accentuate the taste of salads in an easy way.

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​​Experiment with spices​


Many people stick to salt and pepper to season their salads, to accentuate the taste you can prepare homemade salad dressing and spice it up with fresh herbs, spices, citrus juices to give your salads a zesty touch.

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​​Make your own dressings​


Homemade dressings are a great way to control the flavour and healthiness of your salad. Experiment with various homemade dressings, such as balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard or tahini-based dressings, to find what suits your taste buds.

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