6 Healthy Salads That Will Change Your Life, Made In 2 Minutes

6 Healthy Salads That Will Change Your Life, Made In 2 Minutes

I love salads and although I should eat more of them, I usually opt for carbs such as potatoes because I grew up on them (is that what people call nostalgia?). As a young professional working in a fast paced environment, sometimes I find it hard to maintain a healthy diet. What I refer to as a healthy diet is hydrating and having 3-5 meals a day, consisting of your proteins (meat, veggies etc), carbs (potatoes, bread, etc) and dairy (milk, yoghurt, etc). I believe beyond general health, some foods have the ability to instantly shift your mood, affect your ability to be productive or cause insomnia. As an example, I am one of those people that cannot have heavy, starchy meals at lunch or else I end up sleepy (food coma) and unproductive for the rest of the day.

What I find really works for me is having a light salad during lunch, containing key ingredients that not only satiates my hunger but also speeds my metabolism and boosts productivity. I have listed 10 salads below that will take minutes to make at home or that you can find at a lunch place near your office.  

 

1. Radish Goat Cheese: A refreshing option for a light dinner 

Recipe

1/2 cup romaine lettuce

4-5 raddish

2 olive tomatoes

3 tablespoons goat cheese

 

 2. Peach Salad: Protein salad with a twist

Recipe

1 cup romaine lettuce

1 peach

5 olive tomatoes

1 egg

2 tablespoons ranch dressing

1 pinch ground pepper

 

 

 3. Poke Bowl from Laguna Poke: A fuller option for lunch

Recipe

1/2 cup rice

1/2 avocado

1/4 cup fresh green soybeans

1/4 cup raw salmon

1/4 cup sashimi grade tuna

1 teaspoon Masago (smelt roe)

1/4 cup edamame

1/4 cup shredded Nori

Lahuna Spicy / Spicy Mayo

2teaspoons sesame seeds

 

4. Mango Salad: Light and refreshing salad for a hot day

Recipe

1 cup romaine lettuce

1/2 mango

3 radish

Ranch dressing

 

5. Sweet Kale Salad – Corn Blessed 

Recipe

1 bag Sweet Kale Salad Kit

1 boiled corn

3 spoons ranch dressing

 

6. Ceasar Salad: Very light salad for early dinner. Have it with a steak/chicken

Recipe

3 cups romaine lettuce

2 cloves of garlic

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

A pinch of salt

1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar

3 tbsp lemon juice

4 tbsp vegetable oil

1 cup ground parmesan cheese

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Bonus Salad: Oaxaca Bowl from Freshii

Recipe

1 cup brown rice

1 cup kale

1/2 avocado

1/2 cup beet slaw

2 tbsp black beans

2 tbsp corn

2 tbsp salsa fresca

1 tbsp crispy wontons

1 slice lime wedge

2 tbsp spicy yogurt sauce