Salads can be super boring, and are only a healthy lunch if they contain the right things. Here's a quick guide you can follow to make your lunch salad taste great and pack some fat and protein to keep you going.
To make a balanced Lunch Salad, simply follow the guidelines below:
Start with 3 cups of salad greens/lettuces
Add one protein choice:
- 1 hardboiled egg, diced or sliced
- 1/2 can tuna, packed in water, drained
- 85g leftover cooked chicken breast
- 55g leftover cooked salmon
- 1 small can flavoured tuna
- 30g cheddar cheese, diced or shredded
Add vegetables and/or fruit:
- 1/2 - 1 cup diced vegetables and/or fruit (anything you have on hand)
Add a healthy salad dressing:
- 1.5 Tbsp of balsamic vinaigrette or an oil & vinegar dressing
Add 2-3 yummy extras:
- 8 almonds, chopped or slivers
- 1 Tbsp walnuts, chopped
- 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 Tbsp raisins or dried cranberries
- 3 Tbsp chickpeas
- 1/2 avocado, diced or sliced
- 1 Tbsp crumbled feta or goat cheese