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vegetable salad recipe for weight loss (Healthy)

LAST UPDATED: Sep 24, 2022 . PUBLISHED: Nov 26, 2021 by Asiya . Leave a Comment

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A healthy vegetable salad recipe for weight loss is a mixed veg salad mainly consisting of healthy veggies and a dash of healthy oil, pepper, cilantro, etc., that gives a good texture and flavor to the salad recipe.

Making it daily and including it in daily diet is a great and healthy choice for using this salad.

Other healthy weight loss recipes on the blog to check out and try our overnight oats for weight loss, scrambled egg whites, detox drinks for weight loss, green juice for weight loss, nighttime smoothie, etc...

weight loss vegetable salad served in a bowl with lemon wedges placed beside

About the recipe

The recipe is an extremely simple salad yet healthy one that should be a regular dish while serving lunch, dinner, and other meals.

This can be a part of a balanced diet and can be tried as a weight loss recipe.

The veggies I am using here are essential and are readily available in every vegetable store.

I am using common veggies such as onions, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, parsley, carrots, and many other veggies too can be included.

Adding broccoli to the salad makes a healthy option, and I have included it along with the veggies mentioned above.

To make the salad flavorful, adding some tangy touches such as lemon and olive oil makes it edible and easy to eat.

Check out the detailed ingredients below to make the recipe a perfect option for a weight loss salad or weight loss diet.

The ingredients can be changed as per our preference, and many other veggies can be altered and replaced with the ones used here.

Ingredients

Onion: These form the essential vegetable for any salad recipe as they make the salad delicious and add a slightly sweet touch and a balanced flavor to the mixed salad.

Carrots: Adding some chopped carrots to the veggies also gives a healthy touch as well as sweet flavors

It also makes a healthy choice as carrots are a rich source of vitamin A. This makes it a healthy diet option for good eyes.

Bell peppers: Using bell peppers such as green capsicum, red, yellow, or orange goes well with any salad.

It is essential to deseed the capsicum as the seed are too spicy. Just chopping the capsicum without seeds makes it perfect for any dish topping.

Tomato: Adding chopped tomatoes, preferably by removing seeds, or many varieties of tomatoes available are suitable to add to the salad recipes.

In American regions, we usually get Roma tomatoes that go very well for toppings and salad recipes.

Cucumber: Adding a cucumber that is a baby cucumber or a regular cucumber is a healthy weight loss option.

It acts as a hydrating vegetable that has impressive water content to it.

It is also a first choice to add to salad recipes. Sometimes making only cucumber salad is also a great option.

Broccoli: This is known to be one of the healthy vegetables with excellent benefits, and it is used to make many quick recipes such as steaming it or adding it to different salads.

Cilantro leaves: A combination of cilantro makes it flavorful, and these two work well for weight loss as they contain those properties if used regularly.

Salt and pepper: Seasoning with salt and pepper not only tastes good but makes it edible and is a must for most salad recipes.

Lemon: To add a slight tangy touch, lemon is a must, or lime, too, can be added.

Olive oil: Adding olive oil is healthy as well as an essential step in making various salad recipes.

Variations

The veggies added are of my choice and mainly added with a weight loss diet.

Many variations can be done to the salad recipes and veg salad recipes. Many different veggies can be added other than the ones used here.

Some other alterations to the salad to make it more delicious can be adding veggies that we love.

Adding boiled corn is a healthy option and a significant enhancement. Also, adding lettuce in chopped form is another excellent and healthy option.

I also like adding boiled chickpeas to the salad, making it a complete meal.

It can make a healthy breakfast or dinner along with some lean meat or chicken breast as another healthy diet option and salad to make a completely balanced meal.

Adding cabbage is another great option to add to the salad as a weight-loss option.

Other healthy recipes to check out are apple cider vinegar and honey drink, oatmeal smoothie weight loss, aloe vera juice for weight loss, salt water flush , black tea to lose weight, etc...

Benefits of salads

Including raw veggies add value to health and if looking forward to having salads only to lose weight, then be careful in choosing veggies to add to the salad.

Avoid some of the veggies if aiming for weight loss.

Mainly tomatoes, capsicum, and other veggies added here are rich sources of Vitamin C, and other veggies contribute to other Vitamins.

Overall, salads are a rich source of various Vitamins, contain fiber depending on the ingredients we add, and are the best choice to replace unhealthy and junk food with healthy salads.

They keep the sugar levels in check and contribute to having a healthy heart as there are no ingredients in it that can increase the body fat or cholesterol levels.

Step-by-step procedure

  • Take a mixing bowl. Add ½ large onion by chopping it finely.
    • Add finely chopped carrot by peeling it and chopping it into small pieces.
    • Add a small cup of finely chopped orange, green, and red bell peppers or capsicum.
    • Add tomato, finely chopped by deseeding or using deseeded tomatoes.
    • Add a cup of cucumber, finely chopped.
    • Add in half a cup of broccoli florets. Chop them into pieces if they are too large.
veggies into a bowl to make weight loss salad
  • Add a tablespoon of finely chopped coriander leaves.
    • Adjust salt as per taste and add black peppercorn powder.
pepper and cilantro added to the salad
  • Give a good mix.
mixing well
  • Add a teaspoon of lemon extracted juice.
adding lemon juice and olive oil
  • Add olive oil.
  • Give a good mix.
mixing again
  • Serve the vegetable salad recipe for weight loss and a healthy diet option.
serving the weight loss salad

Recipe

vegetable salad for weight loss

vegetable salad recipe for weight loss

Asiya
A mixed vegetable salad made using simple veggies such as onion, tomato, cucumber etc.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Salad, veg recipes, weight loss
Cuisine American, International
Servings 2
Calories 62 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ large onion (very finely chopped)
  • 1 carrot (finely chopped)
  • 1 small cup finely chopped (green, orange, red bell peppers)
  • 1 tomato (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup cucumber (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black peppercorn powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extracted juice
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Instructions
 

  • Take a mixing bowl.
  • add onion, very finely chopped.
  • add carrot that is finely chopped.
  • a small cup of finely chopped orange, green, red bell peppers.
  • adding tomato, finely chopped.
  • a small cup cucumber, finely chopped.
  • half a cup broccoli florets.
  • a tablespoon of finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • salt to taste.
  • add black peppercorn powder.
  • Give a good mix.
  • add lemon extracted juice.
  • lastly, add olive oil.
  • Give a mix.
  • Serve the healthy vegetable salad.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
vegetable salad recipe for weight loss
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 36mg2%
Potassium 551mg16%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 6031IU121%
Vitamin C 83mg101%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Faq's

Does this salad work for weight loss?

This is a simple weight loss salad to have regularly, and it contains cucumber and cilantro, which can contribute to losing weight.
However, having just salad does not support weight loss and requires working on several other things.
Including other activities such as a healthy lifestyle, healthy diet, and exercise can play a significant role if aiming for weight loss.

Can we add other veggies to the salad to lose weight?

Yes, adding more green leafy veggies such as kale, spinach, and lettuce helps a lot in cutting down the fat and also makes it a good meal if served with some lean meat such as chicken breast or just enjoy plain salad adding more green leafy vegetables.

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