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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

⁠Best Salads for Weight Loss

Discover delicious and nutritious salad recipes to help you achieve your weight loss goals. 

Introduction

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Packed with healthy fats and nutrients, this salad is a powerhouse. Spinach provides fiber, while avocado adds creaminess and heart-healthy fats. 

1. Spinach and Avocado Salad 

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Swap out the bread and enjoy tuna salad stuffed into crisp lettuce leaves. It's light, refreshing, and perfect for lunch. 

2. Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps 

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A refreshing salad made with sprouted moong beans, finely chopped vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and cucumber, tossed with chaat masala and lemon juice for a burst of flavour. 

3. Sprouted Moong Salad 

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Vibrant and nutritious, this salad combines grated beetroot, juicy pomegranate seeds, chopped mint leaves, and a sprinkle of chaat masala for a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavours. 

4. Beetroot Pomegranate Salad 

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Grated carrots mixed with roasted peanuts, chopped green chillies, and a squeeze of lemon juice create a crunchy and zesty salad that's perfect as a side or snack. 

5. Carrot Peanut Salad 

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A protein-packed salad made with boiled chickpeas, diced potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and a medley of spices like chaat masala, cumin powder, and red chilli powder, topped with tangy tamarind chutney. 

6. Chickpea Salad 

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A colourful salad bursting with the flavours of seasonal fruits like apples, bananas, grapes, and oranges, tossed with a sprinkle of black salt, chaat masala, and lemon juice for a delightful twist. 

7. Fruit Chaat 

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Roasted corn kernels mixed with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and a squeeze of lime juice, enhanced with a sprinkle of chaat masala for a flavorful street food-inspired salad. 

8. Corn Salad 

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Nutrient-rich sprouted lentils combined with diced tomatoes, onions, and green chilies, seasoned with a tangy dressing of lemon juice, chaat masala, and a hint of roasted cumin powder. 

9. Sprouted Lentil Salad 

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With these delicious salad recipes, you can enjoy nutritious meals while staying on track with your weight loss journey. Incorporate them into your meal plan, and watch the pounds melt away! 

Conclusion

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