Im just going to come out and say it: Mostsaladssuck.
But they dont have to.
The problem is, the majority of wannabe meal salads are actually lifeless side salads in disguise.
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Im talking about that bag of leafy greens with a drizzle of flavorless, fat-free balsamic vinaigrette.
Or that vegetables-only salad that leaves you craving more an hour later.
Why do many saladsnothit the spot?
And most importantly, morecarbs.
Over the years, Ive developed six salad suggestions necessary for putting together not-so-sad, actually filling salads.
Here are the tips to keep in mindplus three of my favorite satisfying salads that put them into practice.
(And if you’re a hardcore salad lover, you’ll love these recipes forwinter salads!)
When in doubt, add bread.
People often skimp on carbs in a salad, aside from the greens they use as a base.
And if theydohave carbs, they tend to be vegetable-based starches, like corn orbeets.
Thats why I encourage clients to add grain-based starches to make a salad more hearty.
This can be in addition to, or instead of, starchy vegetables.
My favorite grain-based starch to add to a salad is aside of bread.
Ive noticed that adding bread extends my fullness much longer.
The key is to try different combinations with different kinds of bread to see what works foryou.
So whats the takeaway here for your own salad?
Dont forget about protein.
Sorry, but a tablespoon of beans does not equal enough protein.
4. ensure it satisfies you mentally, too.
Just because it fills you up, it doesnt mean its enough.
Nor does it mean the salad wastruly satisfying.
There are two ways to know whether or not the salad was enough food.
The first is the fullness dissipation test.
Pay attention to how long it takes for your feeling of fullness to go away.
The second test is whether or not you start seeking out more food shortly after eating.
If my meal was satisfying, my mind stops thinking about or craving additional food.
This can be in the form of capers, pickles, sauerkraut, or pickled onions.
Another way that I will often bulk up my salads is by adding hummus to the greens.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Serves one.
Avocado-Herb Dip Dressing
Serves two.
