Salads are a great way to eat healthy, but the greens alone do not make a satisfying meal. In many cases, salads just leave you feeling hungrier. Adding some protein rich components can make the salad nutrition packed and keep you full for the day. Say “bye-bye” to wimpy greens and “hello” to healthy proteins to power up your salad.
Chicken: Men and women need around 56 and 46 grams of protein per day in their meals. A 100-gram portion of cooked chicken contains approximately 25 grams of protein. Boiled or grilled chicken pieces go really well with salad greens
Egg Whites: Cooked egg whites are an excellent addition to salads. One whole boiled egg contains as little as 6 grams of protein, so a better way of using egg in salad is to use good amount of whites, possibly with other forms of non-vegetarian lean protein
Nuts: Nuts are a crunchy and tasty addition to any form of salad, be it warm or cold. Almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, cashew nuts add a nice crunch, a delicious flavour and of course nutrition to the salad bowls.
Dairy products: Some of the best vegetarian sources of protein come in the form of dairy products, the best among which is cheese. Cottage cheese or paneer is relatively low in fat; a 100 gram portion contains 11 grams of protein. Yogurt too is a relatively good source of vegetarian protein and can be used in the dressing to lend a creamy taste.
Chickpeas and Lentils: Chickpeas and lentils are high on protein which can be added with other greens in the salad. They make for a health-full salad dish packed with nutrition and super tasty. The pulses are easy and versatile and can be used in any type of salad.
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