If you are trying to eat a little healthier, one of the simplest changes you can make to your diet is eating at least one big salad a day. And when I say big, I mean
big. It is pretty much impossible to overeat on a fresh, green salad because you literally don't have the stomach capacity to do it. (If only that were true of the salad dressing as well . . .) So if you eat a big serving of salad
before your main course, you might find you are less likely to eat too much of the main dish (which for me tends to be the least healthy part of the meal). Plus, we all know that mixed greens like spinach, collards, kale, arugula, and so forth are absolutely packed with nutrients. If you're having a hard time eating enough vegetables, make salads your best friends. Simple advice that you've probably heard before. :)
But, if you need a little inspiration, you might try this salad! It's my current favorite.
Salad with Nuts n' Berries
mixed greens of your choice
a handful of strawberries, washed and sliced
a handful of grapes, washed
a handful of nuts or sunflower seeds
1/2 cup beans of your choice OR 1 bean burger patty, crumbled (recipe
here)
homemade Tahini Goddess Dressing (recipe
here) or other dressing (though I
highly recommend this one!!)
try these other toppings (or get creative and add your own toppings):
tomatoes
avocado
craisins
Just one note, you can easily reduce the oil in the Tahini Goddess Dressing; however, if you do, you might want to add more water than called for.
That's it! Enjoy.
