Salads are ideal for a good, healthy lunch or even for dinner. But salads are not always known for being very tasty. This is how you can make your salad so that you get excited about it.
Make your salad colorful
We associate salads with the color green. But a salad can be much more colorful. Add different vegetables with all the colors of the rainbow. Think of red tomatoes, yellow peppers and (purple) red onions. This way your salad will not only be tastier, but also a lot nicer to look at.
Add your favorite cheese
Cheese makes everything better, right? Cheese can be a very good addition to a salad. It adds protein and some extra healthy fats. Sprinkle a little of your favorite cheese such as parmesan, gorgonzola or even mozzerella over your salad.
Add meat to make the salad more filling (and tastier)
Is your salad not filling enough? Then your salad could use some extra protein. You can make your salad more protein-rich by, for example, adding some meat or fish. For example, think of chicken or salmon. Don’t forget to season your meat to add some extra flavor to your salad.
Or go for beans/lentils
Are you vegetarian, vegan or do you just not feel like eating meat? Then add proteins to your salad through beans or lentils. These come in all kinds of varieties and are incredibly tasty and filling.
Look for seasonal vegetables to alternate your salads with
If you eat salad often, you can quickly get into a regular routine. You keep making the same combinations and they get boring after a while. To vary your dishes, you can look at which vegetables are currently in season and make something with them. This way you discover something new.
Prepare your vegetables in a different way
Do you often add the same vegetables to your salad? Then you probably prepare them in the same way. Try alternating this too. For example, put your vegetables in the oven once, or grill them, or eat the vegetables where this is possible raw. This way you give yourself varied textures.
Add crunchy elements
As far as we’re concerned, something crunchy always makes a meal better. Think of croutons. But if you want to go for a healthier option, you can also use chickpeas. Put these in the oven with your favorite herbs until they are nice and crispy. These are also very tasty to eat as a snack.
Make your own dressing
No good salad is complete without a tasty dressing. Experiment with different dressings or make your own dressing. This way you can decide exactly how you want it. How ideal is that!
