Let's just agree that a wholesome, easy salad is a quick-fix for everything, from a healthy mid-day meal to a wholesome evening meal. Salads are a great meal option on a bright, summery day. Imagine a bright, vibrant bowl of freshly cut fruits and veggies with refreshing dressing on the top. Doesn't the thought itself make you want one right away? And especially when many of us are working from home due to Coronavirus pandemic, healthy eating instead of binge eating is much more important. And salads with superfoods seem to be the best and easiest pick!
Superfoods have been the talk of the town since years now and over time, dieticians and nutritionists have helped clear the air about it. According to many nutritionists, superfoods are nothing fancy but many of our regular veggies, fruit, grains and seeds that are a powerhouse of nutrition. They can do wonders for our health, skin and hair.
Nutritionists and health experts always recommend to include these superfoods in our diet. From juicy berries to crunchy nuts and leafy greens, superfoods have a wide variety and we can prepare some of the most drool-worthy dishes from them. Salads seem to be the easiest pick, not only because it is delicious with a tangy dressing on top but is a powerhouse of nutrients!
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Here's a superfood salad recipe that one can prepare at home in no more than 15 minutes! Packed with the goodness of vitamin-C rich kale leaves, fibre-rich strawberries, onion, immunity-boosting blueberries and sunflower seeds, this salad is the perfect mix of taste and health. It is topped with a citrusy-tangy dressing that is made with chia seeds- another ingredient that comes brimming with nutrients such as iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorous, magnesium, folate, B vitamins among other essential micronutrients. Balsamic vinegar and table salt adds a flavourful punch to the dressing besides the crunch of chia seeds.
This superfood salad can prove to be an excellent way to boost immunity among other health benefits. It is wholesome, tasty and perfect for a quick meal.
Find the full recipe of superfood salad here. Try it at home and let us know your experience in the comments section below.
About Aanchal MathurAanchal doesn't share food. A cake in her vicinity is sure to disappear in a record time of 10 seconds. Besides loading up on sugar, she loves bingeing on FRIENDS with a plate of momos. Most likely to find her soulmate on a food app.