When you hear the word “salad” I’m sure you instantly think of a boring bowl of greens that taste far too “healthy” to be appetizing! While, as of late, salads have seen a remarkable transformation in terms of versatility and flavors! We even have people labelling a plateful of fries as a salad because well, potatoes are a vegetable. But seriously, all jokes aside, if you want to discover new ways of enjoying more veggies and greens in your daily meals, there are several ways to elevate your diet to incorporate more salads.
We all know the numerous benefits that come with adding more vegetables to your diet. From the added nutritional value to improved gut health, vegetables are so so important for your diet. To be honest, it is truly sad how vegetables have such a bad rap when they can be incredibly delicious if used right. Here are 6 fun and easy ways to incorporate more greens in your daily diet.
Plain Ol’ Salad
You saw this one coming, right? Come on, you must have! Make it a habit to add a handful of any vegetable beside your daily meal portions. Gearing up for steak night? Starting your day with a eggs and sausages? Prepping for tea time? Just about any meal or snack during the day works perfectly with a salad. Add color, nutrients, and fantastic flavors to your meals effortlessly by just adding a salad as a side.
Fresh Veggie Wraps
You would honestly be surprised to know versatile salads are. For a refreshing midday meal or a light breakfast, simply toss together a handful of different vegetables and stuff them in a tortilla. You can enhance flavors tremendously by adding anything from an olive oil and lemon drizzle to a sour cream and chives dressing. Roll it up and enjoy a scrumptiously refreshing fresh salad wrap. Love My Salad has a wonderful and super simple recipe to refer to.
Green Tacos
Thinking of having a Mexican dinner night? Instead of sticking to your usual taco stuffing recipes, switch things up a notch and prepare some fresh green tacos as well. Baby spinach, red cabbage, and cucumber slivers work wonderfully in a hard shell taco. Top off with a cheese sauce or a sour cream dressing for a delectable double crunch green taco.
Snack Hour “Chips”
Instead of resorting to your usual snack options like salt & vinegar chips, pair your dips with something different. If you have never tried carrot, celery, bell pepper, or cucumber sticks with hummus, you are in for a treat. And correct me if I’m wrong, but all these veggies sure sound like a deconstructed salad! Pack in some nutrients and stay on track with your health goals with green snacks done right.
Juice It
While a lot of people generally go for this approach when they have far too many vegetables to make sense of what to do with them, juicing your greens is incredible. Not only will you get your necessary nutrients but you can also fancy up your refreshing drink with fruits, herbs, and even nuts. Trust me when I tell you a green juice (whether you prefer it chunky, smooth, thick or thin) feels like a breath of fresh air after being locked in for days. (Pictured: Fresh Carrot Apple Juice)
These simple and supremely easy hacks to incorporate more fresh vegetables in your diet will surely transform your health. Not only will you fall in love with salads but you will learn to grow a whole new appreciation for vegetables. Plus, your body, mind, soul, and taste buds will thank you profusely.
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