If you're on a limited time but still want to get all the good greenies in, take a look at the following 5 recipes. Quick and delicious that will keep you fit!
All salad ingredients are meant for one meal person only, so you can multiply them by as many people you want to serve to.
1. Strawberry and Spinach Salad
This healthy and refreshing salad features fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, all drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients (1 pax):
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Preparation (5-10min):
- Rinse the baby spinach leaves and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced almonds.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine.
2. Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad
This protein-packed salad is loaded with hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and flavourful herbs, all tossed in a delicious raspberry vinaigrette dressing for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients (1 pax):
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 peach, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Preparation (5-10min):
- Grill the chicken breast until cooked through and slice into thin strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced peaches, and grilled chicken.
- Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese and chopped walnuts over the top of the salad.
- Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine.
3. Asparagus and Quinoa Salad
Ingredients (1 pax):
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Feel free to add a couple of boiled eggs for extra protein
Preparation (5-10min):
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped asparagus, cherry tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the mixing bowl with the asparagus mixture and toss to combine.
- Drizzle the lemon dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine.
4. Tuna and Chickpeas Salad
Ingredients (1 pax):
- 1 can tuna, drained (preferably tuna in water can as is healthier)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation (5-10min):
- Rinse the canned chickpeas and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, chickpeas, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the lemon dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine.
5. Radish and Carrot Salad
Ingredients (1 pax):
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation (5-10min):
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, sliced radishes, chopped fresh cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine.
We hope you enjoyed this delicious recipes and let us know if you get to prepare some!
