About the Recipe
Indulge, in a salad featuring creamy avocado crisp cucumber, juicy strawberries and tangy red onion all topped with a refreshing vinaigrette dressing. A tasty journey, towards health and vitality!
Refreshing mixed greens salad with avocado, strawberries, and cucumber crunch.
How it Can Help Your Fitness
A vibrant and refreshing salad, with greens packed with superfoods and bursting with flavors can make an healthy addition to any meal especially for those who prioritize health and fitness. This specific salad combines the crispiness of greens with the texture of avocado the sweetness of strawberries the crunch of English cucumber and the zing of red onion creating a dish that pleases both the taste buds and nourishes the body.
The base of this salad consists of a mix of rich greens like spinach, arugula and kale. These greens are not just low in calories. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that promote overall well being. Spinach is a source of iron and vitamin K, for bone health and blood clotting. Kale provides vitamins A, C and K for support, skin health and bone strength. Arugula may not be as popular. Offers compounds that could help lower blood pressure and enhance metabolism.
Including English cucumbers adds a crunch while keeping you hydrated since cucumbers are mainly water.
Cucumbers hydrating properties are perfect, for keeping the bodys moisture levels in check especially important post workout to rehydrate. They are also low in calories making them a smart choice for managing weight a part of staying fit.
Adding avocado to the salad brings an creamy texture along with heart monounsaturated fats. These fats not benefit the heart. Also aid in absorbing essential nutrients like vitamins A, D, E and K. Avocados are also packed with fiber, which supports digestion and helps you feel full longer making it easier to manage weight by curbing snacking urges.
Strawberries contribute a hint of sweetness and a wealth of antioxidants like vitamin C that boost immunity and keep skin healthy by combating radicals and environmental pollutants. Their fiber content promotes fullness. Helps regulate blood sugar levels making them a great choice for a diet focused on fitness.
The salad is completed with sliced onions that offer a sharp contrast to the strawberries sweetness. Not do red onions add flavor. They are also rich, in quercetin, a flavonoid known for its anti inflammatory properties.
Eating this greens salad can help reduce inflammation in the body, which often occurs after workouts thus promoting recovery and overall health.
Nutrition Facts
Drizzling this salad, with a white balsamic vinaigrette made from olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper can enhance the flavors. Olive oil provides antioxidants and healthy fats that improve absorption without compromising the salads health benefits.
This flavorful mixed greens salad isn't just enjoyable but also beneficial for your body. Incorporating this salad into your diet regularly can assist in reaching fitness and wellness objectives by supplying nutrients while managing calorie intake. It aids in muscle repair helps with weight control boosts immunity and enhances well being—making it an ideal choice, for those dedicated to a lifestyle.
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Ingredients
3 Cups of Mixed Greens
1⁄4 Of Long English Cucumbers
1⁄4 Avocado
2 Sliced Strawberries
20-40 Grams of Thinly Sliced Red Onion
Dressed in Simple White Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
2 Tbsp of White Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp of Olive Oil or Grape Seed Oil
Salt/ Pepper to Taste
1⁄2 Tsp of Agave
Steps
Whisk all ingredients in a large bowl and add the greens.
Add the topping, coat the veggies evenly. If you choose to go with Nuts/Seed/Dry Fruit category, I suggest that you top this salad with chopped walnuts and dry cranberries. If you choose the STARCH category, you can top with Organic Edamame and pair that with Ezekiel Toast and Avocado.
Whisk all the Salad dressing ingredients in a large salad bowl.
Add the mixed greens and toss them gently in the dressing so it’s evenly coated.
Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss around one more time to combine the salad.
About the Author
Elina is the founder of Fitnello Fitness, as well as the Head ISSA Certified Trainer. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor's in Psychology.
Originally from Latvia, Elina moved to America with her family in 1998 at the age of 10. She is fluent in three languages - English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Her excitement and passion for fitness and nutrition has been evident from a young age. At just 14 years old, Elina already had dreams of becoming a dietitian to help those like her who struggled with self-image. Now, she has created MANY recipes for meals that will help you achieve your fitness goals in a healthy and delicious way.
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