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Delicious Healthy Salads for Lunch or Dinner


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Description

Delight in the vibrant flavors of these delicious healthy salads, perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner. Bursting with fresh ingredients, each salad is a colorful medley of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocados. Optional grilled chicken adds protein for a complete meal, while a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar ties all the flavors together. In under 30 minutes, you can prepare a nutritious dish that not only pleases the palate but also fuels your body with essential vitamins and minerals. Enjoy customizing your salad with seasonal vegetables or proteins to suit your taste and dietary needs!


Ingredients

  • Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Avocado
  • Grilled chicken breast (optional)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Wash mixed greens thoroughly and place them in a large bowl.
  2. Dice cherry tomatoes and cucumber; add to the bowl with greens.
  3. Slice avocado into wedges and gently incorporate it into the salad.
  4. If desired, slice grilled chicken breast and mix it with the salad.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season to taste.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss lightly.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad (300g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg