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You’ll never say no to salads after you try these 10 yummy recipes!

If you’ve been trying to lose weight for a while now but aren’t seeing results, you probably need to alter your diet. Including salads in your meal plan is a healthy way to not only consume lesser calories but also keep hunger pangs at bay. Not to forget the extra dose of fibre that you get from veggies in the salad. Unlike common perception, salads aren’t bland and tasteless, they can be as tasty as your favourite dish and are healthy too. Here are 10 such salads apt for weight loss.

Thai fruit salad

If you aren’t a big fan of raw veggies, you can have a fruit salad. This Thai fruit salad consists of apple, grapes, cherry tomatoes, pineapple, peanuts and sweet chilli sauce. These not only add a unique flavour but also are low in calories. A single bowl serving is about 258 calories. You can also add a side of spring rolls to go with this salad. Find the recipe here.

Dalia salad

Bulgur wheat or dalia is extremely rich in fibre, low in fats, diabetic-friendly and wonderful for people who want to lose weight. Usually it is eaten as porridge but making a salad out of it a healthier option. Click here for the recipe.

Grilled chicken salad

Not a fan of eating only veggies, you can have your share of meat too in a salad. Try this one made of grilled chicken that is high in protein. The addition of spices and lemon dressing further enhance its flavour. Get the recipe here.

Leafy salad

Love lettuce? You will love this leafy salad too! Lettuce is 95% water but high in fibre which makes it excellent for weight loss. This salad also has a sweet and sour dressing with mustard and strawberry crush which gives it a unique taste. Try it out here.

Papaya salad

Papaya is rich in vitamin C and also low in calories. If you are bored of eating this fruit plain, you can make a salad out of it with a dressing of jaggery syrup. This will not only curb your sugar craving in a healthy way. Here’s the recipe.

Carrot and raisin salad

The combination of raw carrots with raisins lends this salad a slightly sweet flavour which is perfectly balanced out with the lemon juice dressing. Carrots are rich in vitamin K and also help fasten your metabolism allowing your body to burn calories faster. Find the recipe here.

Strawberry and lettuce salad

Strawberries are rich in antioxidants and lettuce as we mentioned before is extremely low in calories. The two in a salad is not very common but makes for a yummy treat, not to forget a healthy one as well. You can have this salad as a side to your main meal. Click here for the recipe.

Watermelon and tomato chaat salad

If you can’t do without the taste of tangy Indian spices in your mouth, you should definitely have this salad. Apart from the mouth-watering watermelon, it also has juicy tomato and chaat masala. Both these fruits are extremely low in calories as they have lot of water content but they do have vitamins and minerals too which keep metabolism high and cholesterol levels low. Here’s the recipe.

Low-calories button mushroom salad

Want to curb hunger pangs in a healthy and tasty manner? Try this low-cal mushroom salad. Mushrooms not just boost immunity but also keep your sugar levels in-check. They are loaded with fibre and protein and are low in carbs which make them a weight loss food. Click here for the recipe.

Cucumber and mango salad

With summer season just around the corner, you are likely to crave for something refreshing and light. This salad has two main ingredients that will do the trick – cucumber and mango. While cucumber adds the lightness to the dish, mango makes up for the juicy taste. Both complement each other well and are not too high on the calorie metre when eaten in moderation. Find the recipe here.

You may also want to try these light and healthy salad dressing recipes for weight loss.

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