Nutrition

Microgreen Salad With Avocado

Whether you're seeking a light, refreshing starter or a healthy, seasonal green salad is a versatile choice, perfect for any occasion. Dive into a bowl of green salad that's bound to become your new favourite!

By URLife Team

05 Mar 2024

With summers approaching, salads are on the menu once again. In the sweltering heat, salads become a versatile and refreshing meal choice. During these times of intense heat, the appeal of hot and spicy dishes wanes, as they often leave us feeling uncomfortably warm from within. However, green salads make the perfect alternative, offering both a refreshing and a healthy option to enjoy throughout the summer months.

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Why Are Green Salads Good For Us?

Salads may have a reputation for being boring, but they can offer us many nutritional benefits.

Load up on tons of fibre

Fibre is important. It can help to normalise our bowel movements, reduce cholesterol levels, control blood sugar levels, and help us feel full for longer. So, including more salads in your daily diet can be a great way of boosting your fibre intake.

Meet your protein quota

Salads that contain a good source of protein are also more likely to keep you fuller for longer. This is because protein triggers the release of a satiety (fullness) hormone which can stop you from overeating. Sources of protein to include in your salads can be chicken, salmon, chickpeas, cheese, or eggs.

Hit all your nutritional requirements

A lot of us find it hard to eat the five servings of fruits and vegetables that are suggested every day. It's not surprising because many lunch choices only give us a small tomato slice or a single lettuce leaf. Eating a salad is a good way to eat more fruits and vegetables. This can help you meet your daily nutritional requirements.

Boost your gut health

Salads can include various foods that serve as prebiotics. These foods help feed the good bacteria in your stomach. They also contain a kind of fibre that doesn't get digested, which is good for your gut health. When making your salad, think about adding onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus to get these benefits.

If you're looking for a dish to satisfy your taste buds, look no further— then green salad is imperative.

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Avocado Green Salad For Summer

Avocado is a superfood that contains healthy fats, disease-fighting antioxidants as well as several vitamins and minerals. There are many ways to eat avocados, it can be eaten alone, whipped into smoothies, or added to salads. In any form, avocados provide nutritional goodness that will leave you feeling satisfied.

Avocado Salad, made with a vibrant blend of creamy avocados, crisp greens, and a fresh herb dressing promises a delightful fusion of flavours. Let’s have a look at the recipe for avocado salad.

6
serves
175.8
K calories
30
minutes
3/10
simplicity

Easy Steps

In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup (or honey), and minced garlic.

Add a pinch of salt to taste.

Gradually whisk in water, one tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a creamy consistency.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Ingredients List

6 small beets
4 small carrots
1 cup watercress or arugula
4 avocados, sliced
¼ cup toasted pepitas
Microgreens
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Tahini dressing

Trim the tops off the beets and scrub them clean. Similarly, clean the carrots. Wrap the beets and carrots in aluminium foil.

Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until they are fork-tender.

Remove from the oven and let them cool. Peel the veggies then, slice the beets and carrots into bite-sized pieces.

On a large platter arrange the sliced beets and carrots over the greens.

Neatly place the sliced avocados on top of the salad.

Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutritive Value

Carbohydrates: 9.1g
Protein: 5.5g
Fat: 13.1g
Fibre: 8.4g

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