Healthy Indian Salad Recipes for Weight Loss
Alpa Momaya
March 8, 2022
Recipe
Certain ingredients that we see in salad recipes are unavailable or difficult to acquire in India. On that note, here are some healthy Indian salad recipes to aid you in your weight loss journey
1. Paneer, Peas, and Peanut Salad
This healthy protein salad is perfect for Indian vegetarians who want to try something new.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Paneer cubes
- A handful Boiled green peas
- 2 tbsp Coarsely-ground roasted peanuts
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Apple
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.5 tbsp Organic honey
- To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the apple and cucumber. Grate the carrot as well.
- Saute the cubes of paneer in oil for a few minutes.
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, and toss gently
Notes
Benefits:
- Since this salad is composed of ingredients that contain protein, highly digestible fats, and are low in calories, it helps with weight reduction.
- The magnesium and phosphorus present in paneer promote good digestive health.
- Peas contain antioxidants that help boost your immune system.
- Peanuts help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering your cholesterol levels.
- Paneer is rich in vitamin D and calcium, thereby strengthening your bones. Also, it improves the functioning of the nervous system.
2. Spinach and Cabbage Salad
This healthy vegetable salad is the perfect option for Indians on vegan or paleo diets.
Ingredients
- 1/2 bunch Spinach
- 250 g Cabbage
- 1/2 cup Boiled corn
- 2 Moolis (only white part)
- 1 Beetroot
- 1/2 bunch Coriander
- 1/2 cup Mint leaves
- 2 Carrots
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Chat masala
- To taste Salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the spinach, cabbage, coriander and mint leaves.
- Grate the carrots, beetroot, and moolis.
- Add the boiled corn to the mixture.
- Mix the lime juice, chat masala, and salt separately.
- Pour it into the main mix, and combine.
Notes
Benefits:
- Since this salad is high in dietary fibre and low in calories, it promotes weight loss.
- This salad is rich in vitamin C, which helps reduce the risk of specific cancer and heart disease types.
- It is also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which helps protect your eyes from damage, and promotes good eye health.
- The nitrates and potassium present in the salad also help moderate your blood pressure.
- It also contains powerful antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties.
Apple, Broccoli, and Red Cabbage Salad
This mixed salad is best suited to those who want more flavour and variety in their meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red cabbage
- 1 cup Apple
- 1 cup Broccoli
- 1 cup Pineapple
- 1 cup Carrot
- 1/2 cup Bell pepper (capsicum)
- 1/2 cup Green onion
- 1/4 cup Red onion
- 2 cloves Garlic:
- 2 inch piece Ginger
- 1/2 cup Mung bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup Peas
- 1/2 cup Cashew nuts
- 1/2 cup Raisins
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Honey
- 1/2 cup Orange juice
- 4 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Soy sauce
Instructions
- Chop the cabbage, bell peppers, broccoli, green onions, red onions, apple, and pineapple. Finely chop the carrots as well.
- Grate the ginger. Then, crush the garlic
- In a large bowl, combine all these ingredients. Add the peas and mung bean sprouts as well.
- Add the raisins and cashew nuts, and toss gently.
- Mix the lemon juice, orange juice, honey, pepper powder, and soy sauce in a smaller bowl.
- Pour this dressing into the larger bowl’s mixture. Toss gently to combine the ingredients well.
Notes
Benefits:
- Due to the salad’s high fibre and water content, it aids weight loss.
- This salad is rich in vitamin K, an essential vitamin that improves bone health.
- The enzyme bromelain present in the salad helps with the functioning of white blood cells. It also stimulates the death of specific cancerous cells.
- The vitamin C present in the salad boosts the immune system.
- Since the salad is rich in fibre and antioxidants, it improves digestive health and promotes regular bowel movements.
