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When you think of salads, your mind probably conjures up an image of wilted iceberg lettuce, a couple sad tomatoes, and some sort of watery dressing.
But when done right, salads can be loaded with delicious and healthy ingredients that are proven to burn calories and rev up your metabolism to help you drop weight fast.
Here, we present 6 quick, easy, and filling salads that are full of flavorful foods that, when combined with your workout routine and/or supplements will help you become the lean, mean, fat-burning machine you’ve always wanted to be. And we promise you there’s not a single iceberg lettuce leaf to be found.
1. Blood orange and roasted beet salad with walnut dressing
1. Blood orange and roasted beet salad with walnut dressing
This easy-to-make salad provides a filling lunch without hurting your gains, thanks to superfoods like walnuts and avocado.
Key fat burners:
Key fat burners:
Blood orange: The vitamin C in citrus decreases production of cortisol, a stress hormone that plays a key role in belly fat storage.
Walnuts: These nuts are packed with polyunsaturated fats. Research has suggested that diets rich in these “good” fats may be able to “turn off” the gene that stores body fat.
Check out the full blood orange and roasted beet salad with walnut dressing recipe here.
2. Strawberry arugula salad with chicken, goat cheese, almonds, and strawberry lemon vinaigrette
2. Strawberry arugula salad with chicken, goat cheese, almonds, and strawberry lemon vinaigrette
We’re sure you already know the positive aspects of fruit (vitamins and minerals), green veggies (nutrient-heavy), almonds (“good” fat), and chicken (lean protein). So why not combine them all into a salad? You’ll be baffled that you didn’t think of making this sooner.
Key fat burner:
Key fat burner:
Strawberries: These little red gems have been shown to boost metabolism, stabilize blood sugar, and suppress appetites.
3. Beet and berry salad
3. Beet and berry salad
This fruity, flavorful salad combines the natural sweetness and health benefits of fruits with the “good” fat from almonds. What’s not to like?
Key fat burners:
Key fat burners:
Blueberries: In an animal study, rats who at a diet rich in blueberries had significantly less abdominal fat, lower cholesterol, and improved insulin levels.
Almonds: Consuming 42 grams of almonds a day led to reduction in belly fat mass, according to a 2015 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
4. Super raw power salad
4. Super raw power salad
This salad is basically a who’s-who of nutritional powerhouses: kale, cabbage, sunflower seeds, cherries, and more. Plus, this recipe makes enough for multiple lunches throughout the week.
Key fat-burning ingredient:
Key fat-burning ingredient:
Kale: Loaded with 10 grams of fiber per serving, this uber-hip leafy green will keep you feeling full longer. Plus, it’s high in vitamin K, which helps regulate blood sugar levels.
5. Kale Caesar salad with homemade pepper garlic croutons
5. Kale Caesar salad with homemade pepper garlic croutons
Caesar salad is a beloved lunch staple, but it doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being particularly healthy. We’re here to fix that using some smart substitutions, particularly swapping romaine lettuce for kale.
Key fat burner:
Key fat burner:
Parmesan cheese: Yes, cheese can be a fat blaster! With its high protein content and low caloric value, this mature cheese will satiate hunger without adding on the pounds.
Check out the full kale Caesar salad with homemade pepper garlic coutons recipe here
Honorable mentions
While these honorable mentions are salads, their main ingredient is something green, thats why i put them here
5-ingredient healthy kale and quinoa bowl
5-ingredient healthy kale and quinoa bowl
Let us count the ways quinoa will help you lose weight. One, it’s high in fiber, so you’ll feel fuller longer. Two, it’s low on the glycemic index scale, meaning your blood sugar will not spike and crash, and you won’t be craving sugary foods. Three, it’s packed with muscle-building protein. Need we say more?
Check out the full 5-ingredient healthy kale and quinoa bowl recipe here.
Caprese pasta salad with hemp pesto
Caprese pasta salad with hemp pesto
Pasta salad is a staple of picnics and delis, but doesn’t have a reputation for being particularly healthy thanks to high salt content and heavy carbs. With this recipe, though, we can slim down the classic dish by using whole wheat pasta and pesto dressing.
Check out the full caprese pasta salad with hemp pesto recipe here.
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