Choosing whether or not to eat salad is often a mental tug-of-war between feeling healthy or feeling full. It is very rare for you to have both unless you have a small appetite. However, that is possible with certain salads, especially like these ones with salmon.
High in protein, healthy fats as well as vitamins and minerals, salmon can be considered the whole package for sufficient energy and nutrients. Even more so when salmon is paired with veggies. It’s also the ultimate fish to have if you’re looking to lose weight. Sold? Here are some ideas:
Love smoked salmon and potato salad? Have them both in one sitting in a single dish with this recipe, which takes less than half an hour of your time to prepare. It also looks super amazing!
This nice, quick and wholesome salad uses only three ingredients, but is sure to fill and fuel you up for the rest of the day. You can even serve with lemon for a little zing, or soy sauce for a bit of savoury goodness.
No need to pass up on sushi, even when you’re on a diet. Cut back on those cals with this sushi-style salad, which includes your favourite Japanese flavours like seaweed, sesame seeds and also appetising smoked salmon.
Cook up this storm of a salad to reap its benefits – salmon helps brain function while barley helps regulate blood sugar levels and is rich in magnesium.
If you’re running out of ways to prepare your salmon, curing it by bathing it in sherry and lime juice is also another good way to go. Besides thoroughly developing the taste, it also results in a soft and tender texture you can’t achieve from normal cooking. Yum.
A quick and hearty meal takes the form of a unique and exquisite salmon salad. This delicious recipe by Norwegian chef and restaurateur Chef Geir Skeie combines tandoori masala, yoghurt and mint to make a delicious Indian salad.
Retaining the zesty, refreshing dressing, this one uses the crowd-favourite sashimi to deliver a twist from the classic ceviche. Serve as an appetiser, or enjoy it as a light meal on hot, sluggish afternoons. We swear it helps.
If you enjoy raw salmon, you’ll love this refreshing salad which is simple and quick to make. It’s also packed with a good dose of nutrients from the greens and vitamins from apples.
Salmon, like what the late Fay Khoo said, is nature’s superfood. The food critic, radio and TV personality creates a homemade honey mustard glaze for this easy baked salmon dish – along with a sweet and refreshing salad on the side. That’s a tasty and healthy meal for lunch or dinner.
The inclusion of high-protein salmon will make this salad a satisfying meal when topped off with a generous serving of pasta. Everything is good in moderation, especially when you need something for a boost of energy. If you’re hesitant, just remember salmon is weight loss friendly!