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Eating a daily salad has been a personal development hack for my health for quite some time. I try to eat healthy in general, but I added in eating a salad every day at lunch to help me stay on track. 

Since I do intermittent fasting, lunch is the first meal of the day for me. I decided that eating a salad would really boost my nutrition. The ingredients I use, such as fresh veggies, salad dressing, beans, and walnuts, let me pack the first meal of the day with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. 

Obviously, I believe in eating a great salad as part of a healthy diet, and it’s not new or shocking nutrition advice. But, I think that eating a daily salad can be challenging, so I wanted to write a post on how I tackle this so you can hopefully create the same habit. 

Here’s how I handle a daily salad: 

How To Create a Perfect Salad 

The key to making a perfect salad is to experiment with variations you like. However, you need to make sure you have the basic parts of a salad that will hit all of your nutrition points. That means, looking for ingredients that will add greens, fiber, and protein to your salad recipe. 

Personally, I avoid adding grains to my salads, so I keep them low-carb. You should add things to your salad that meet your nutritional needs and taste great. 

I’ve experimented with a few different salad versions that I liked. Here’s the version I settled on: 

1. Homemade Salad Dressing

The first thing I do is mix up a homemade dressing I created in the bowl I’m going to eat the salad from. 

Here’s what you need to make this dressing: 

  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Hummus (Optional lemon-flavored)

I chose these ingredients because olives are full of good fats, lemon juice helps with detox, and hummus is a protein. Each of these ingredients adds a lot of nutrients to the salad. 

Once I add all of the fresh ingredients to the bowl, I stir them up until they form a paste. Then I add the lettuce of my choice to the bowl and mix it around until it’s all coated with the creamy dressing. 

2. Spring Mix and Kale

I’ve tried a lot of different types of lettuce, but I like spring mix the best. It has a lot of lettuce variety which is nice. And I mix this with kale, which has a lot of crunch and texture. 

3. Walnuts

On top of the lettuce, I add a handful of walnuts. These are also full of good fats and protein. Also, the walnuts add more crunch to my salad, which I really like. 

4. Cannellini Beans

Beans are full of protein and fiber, which makes them a great option for salad. I’ve tried a lot of beans and settled on cannellini beans. They are white bean that adds a creamy texture to my salad. 

I’ve also added roasted chickpeas to my salad in the past. However, roasting chickpeas in my air fryer takes more time and adds a layer of complexity which I try to avoid. That’s why I choose cannellini beans over them…because all I have to do is open the can and add them in. 

5. Feta Cheese

Feta cheese is another great source of protein, and since it is a fermented food, it’s great for your gut health. Some people may prefer goat cheese, but I like to add this to my salad because of its flavor and creamy texture. 

6. Diced Apples

The last thing I add to my salad is a diced apple. I like the sweetness and crunch it adds to the salad. Also, apples are full of fiber and vitamins. Fruit can be a great addition to any salad. 

Eat The Same Salad Every Day

Sure, I think variety is important, but the reason I eat the same salad every day is to help me be consistent. I know exactly what I need to keep on hand and how to make it. It’s fast and simple this way, so I’m much more likely to stick with it. 

The perfect salad I created for myself is really good, and I enjoy eating it. It’s full of ingredients I like, and it’s not boring to me. That’s not to say I never switch things up. Occasionally, I will fry an egg and throw it on top of my salad or chop up leftover chicken from the night before. But, the core salad recipe stays the same so I can make it quickly. 

Key Takeaways

  • Eating a daily salad is a great nutrition hack. 
  • Spend the time creating a healthy salad you actually enjoy. 
  • Stick with the same salad most of the time so you can stay consistent. 

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