Salads are versatile and can be enjoyed as both a side dish and a main meal. A healthy salad is rich in fiber, protein, antioxidants, and good fats. This is a time-saver, and it's perfect for summer when we don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen near a burning stove.

When making a salad, it's important to use a range of colorful fruits or vegetables that correspond to the season, including pomegranate, watermelon, carrots, roasted beets, cucumber, sautéed cabbage, capsicum, mushrooms, and more. In addition, you can add green leafy vegetables like mint, coriander, or baby spinach to enhance its freshness and appeal. Spice it with lemon juice, black pepper, olive oil or mustard oil and little rock salt. 

Here I am sharing three salad recipes that will provide you with different health benefits.

1.  Fiber rich salad

Fiber rich salad helps a lot in losing weight. In addition to weight loss, it also aids in lowering blood sugar and cholesterol. Add cooked whole pulses like whole moong or masoor, boiled kabuli channa or lobea to your regular salad to create a salad that is high in fiber.

2.  Protein rich salad

You can have protein rich salad if you have lots of  muscle loss or have a very active lifestyle. To make protein rich salad, you can add paneer or eggs to your regular salad.

3.  Nutrient rich salad

Vitamin E and omega 3 are essential for healthy brain function.  For this, you can add chopped almonds, walnuts, seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flaxseed powder to your salad. This salad can help you lose weight, control hair loss, improve immunity, and reduce food cravings.