5 Healthy Green and Fresh Salads

Fresh seasonal food is used to make these simple and healthful salad dishes. They're full of vibrant flavours and a range of mouthwatering textures. This list offers something for everyone, whether you're searching for a quick lunch salad or a massive dinner party salad. Salad recipes are my favourite method to highlight vivid, in-season produce – fruits and vegetables that are so fantastic on their own that you don't need to do anything to turn them into a tasty meal. Summer salads are the perfect solution for those gorgeous, warm days when I'd rather be outside than in the kitchen: they're easy to throw together but completely tasty.

• Prep Time: 05 min
• Cooking Time: 00 min
• Servings: 4
• Serving Size: 250 g

Cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta are the only six items needed to make this Greek salad. It's one of the healthiest salad recipes available.

• Calories: 439 kcal
• Protein: 45 g
• Fat: 23.1 g
• Carbs: 12.1 g

• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• salt and pepper
• 4(4 oz) fillet cooked Salmon
• [Greek Salad Dressing](recipe below)

1. In a mixing dish, combine all the ingredients and stir to incorporate. Drizzle homemade Greek Salad Dressing .

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil

1. Add all of the ingredients, except the olive oil to a bowl and whisk together.
2. Slowly add the olive oil and whisk vigorously while pouring until the dressing is emulsified.

• Prep Time: 05 min
• Cooking Time: 00 min
• Servings: 4
• Serving Size: 350 g

This is a fantastic fresh, crunchy Asian salad that I refer to as an Asian Slaw since it includes shredded cabbage and carrots, just like classic Coleslaw. This oriental salad is elevated by fresh herbs and an Asian Dressing filled with Thai flavours. Delicious AND nutritious!

• Calories: 302 kcal
• Protein: 38 g
• Fat: 10.2 g
• Carbs: 25.1g

Dressing

• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons white miso paste
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 to 5 tablespoons water, or as needed

• 6 cups shredded red and/or green cabbage
• 1 red bell and 1 green pepper.
• 2 scallions, chopped
• ½ cup chopped cilantro, including stems
• ½ cup fresh basil, Thai basil, and/or mint
• 2 Thai chiles, diced
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• Sea salt
• ¼ cup toasted peanuts, pepitas, and/or sesame seeds
• 1 ripe peach, thinly sliced

1. Make the dressing as follows: Whisk together the peanut butter, miso paste, lime juice, sesame oil, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour in just enough water to make a drizzling consistency. Place aside.
2. Sauté the peppers whole in a dry cast-iron skillet over medium heat, rotating until the edges have a little char, about 2 minutes per side. Remove. Slice in half lengthwise, remove the stem, ribbing, and seeds, then slice horizontally into thin strips when cool to the touch.
3. Combine the cabbage, peppers, scallions, cooked chicken breast ,cilantro, basil, chiles, and 34% of the dressing in a large mixing basin. Toss until well mixed. If preferred, add the remaining dressing and season with a few pinches of sea salt to taste. Serve with toasted nuts, seeds, and peach slices on top.

• Prep Time: 05 min
• Cooking Time: 00 min
• Servings: 4
• Serving Size: 350 g

Watermelon's high water content may help you stay hydrated while also filling you up, which is good for your overall health..

• Calories: 339 kcal
• Protein: 9 g
• Fat: 26 g
• Carbs: 24 g

• 1 baby watermelon
• 1/2 cup fresh mint
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 12 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp. Maple syrup
• 2 avocado
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 cup Crumbled feta

1. Remove the rind from the watermelon and cut the flesh into 1 1/2-inch thick triangles to serve.
2. Fresh mint, red onion, avocado and cherry tomatoes can be added to the top.
3. In a mixing dish, combine oil, fresh lime juice, maple syrup, kosher salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the melons.

A workout you should try:

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min
• Servings: 8
• Serving Size: 280 g

Asparagus is cholesterol-free and low in calories and fat by nature. It is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, and thiamin, as well as an exceptional source of vitamin K and folate. Vitamin K aids in blood clotting and bone formation.

• Calories: 352 kcal
• Protein: 41 g
• Fat: 16.3 g
• Carbs: 11 g

• 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tsp. grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
• 3 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, divided
• 3 tsp.maple syrup, divided
• 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese
• 8 oz. snap peas, sliced
• 1 bunch radishes, sliced
• 4 (4 oz) fillet of cooked salmon
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. A big saucepan of salted water should be brought to a boil. 3 to 4 minutes, cook asparagus in batches until crisp-tender. To cool, run batches under cold water and pat dry.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, 3 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons thyme, and 2 teaspoons maple syrup. Salt & pepper to taste.
3. In the centre of a large piece of aluminium foil, place the feta. Drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of oil, teaspoon of thyme, and teaspoon of honey. Salt & pepper to taste. To make a pouch, pull the foil up around the feta. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until thoroughly warmed. Drain the excess liquid and crumble the chicken with two forks.
4. Combine snap peas, radishes, cooked salmon ,cooked asparagus, and vinaigrette in a large mixing bowl. Serve immediately, top with feta cheese .

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cooking Time: 10 min
• Servings: 4
• Serving Size: 380 g

Cherries are low in calories and high in fibre, vitamin, minerals, nutrients, and other beneficial compounds. Vitamin C, A, and K are all present. Potassium, magnesium, and calcium are all present in each long-stemmed fruit. They also include antioxidants such as beta-carotene and the mineral choline.

• Calories: 295 kcal
• Protein: 30.1 g
• Fat: 18.3 g
• Carbs: 35 g

• 1 lb. cherries, pitted and halved
• 1/3 cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
• 2 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. In a mixing dish, combine the cherries,chickpeas, pistachios, mint, vinegar, and oil. Salt & pepper to taste. Serve right away.