7 Easy and Nutritious Summer Salad Recipes for Health-Conscious Individuals

 

Introduction

My desk buddy, the salad guru, seems to have sparked a rumor with his daily consumptions and consultations, eventually leading to a collaboration with Gita's kitchen. The result? A blog sharing recipes that left my bodies feeling thoroughly satisfied. Dive into the article to explore a collection of seven nutritious salad recipes tailored for summer consumption. From vibrant cucumber salads to fruity delights, these recipes offer a refreshing and healthy alternative to heavy meals. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, these salads are perfect for individuals prioritizing health and wellness during the hot summer season.

Cheat sheets

This table provides quick overview of each recipe is intended for, making it easier to plan and prepare the salads throughout the week.

Day	Recipe	Ingredients
Day1	Refreshing Cucumber Salad	Cucumber, Grated coconut, Lemon juice, Green chili, Coriander leaves, Peanuts, Pink salt
Day2	Mixed Sprouts Salad	Mixed pulses, Tomato, Coriander leaves, Mint leaves, Green chili, Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Asafoetida, Lemon juice, Salt
Day3	Colorful Chickpea Salad	Brown chickpeas, Cucumber, Carrots, Onion, Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Green chili, Coriander leaves, Lemon juice, Salt
Day4	Simple Cabbage Salad	Cabbage, Frozen corn, Black pepper, Lemon juice, Coriander leaves, Salt
Day5	Broccoli and Paneer Salad	Broccoli, Frozen corn, Paneer, Tomato, Ginger, Lemon juice, Salt
Day6	Crunchy Carrot and Raw Mango Salad	Carrots, Raw mango, Green chili, Coriander leaves, Mustard seeds, Oil, Lemon juice, Salt
Day7	Fruity Salad with Papaya and Pomegranate	Papaya, Pomegranate, Avocoda, Banana Orange. Optional (Mixed nuts, Mint leaves, Chaat masala, Pink salt)

Recipe 1: Refreshing Cucumber Salad

• Ingredients: Cucumber, grated coconut, lemon juice, green chili, coriander leaves, peanuts, pink salt.

• Instructions:

• • Peel and chop cucumber into small cubes.
  • Roast peanuts and crush them.
  • Mix cucumber, grated coconut, crushed peanuts, lemon juice, chopped coriander, and pink salt.

Recipe 2: Mixed Sprouts Salad

• Ingredients: Mixed pulses, tomato, coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chili, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, lemon juice, salt.

• Instructions:

• • Soak mixed pulses overnight, then sprout them.
  • Boil sprouts until soft.
  • Mix sprouts with chopped tomato, coriander, mint, and green chili.
  • Prepare tempering with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and asafoetida.
  • Toss sprouts with tempering, lemon juice, and salt.

Recipe 3: Colorful Chickpea Salad

• Ingredients: Brown chickpeas, cucumber, carrots, onion, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chili, coriander leaves, lemon juice, salt.

• Instructions:

• • Soak and cook brown chickpeas until soft.
  • Chop cucumber, carrots, and onion.
  • Mix vegetables with boiled chickpeas.
  • Prepare tempering with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and green chili.
  • Toss salad with tempering, lemon juice, and salt.

Recipe 4: Simple Cabbage Salad

• Ingredients: Cabbage, frozen corn, black pepper, lemon juice, coriander leaves, salt.

• Instructions:

• • Shred cabbage and mix with boiled corn.
  • Add lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.

Recipe 5: Broccoli and Paneer Salad

• Ingredients: Broccoli, frozen corn, paneer, tomato, ginger, lemon juice, salt.

• Instructions:

• • Steam broccoli and corn.
  • Chop paneer, tomato, and ginger.
  • Mix all ingredients with lemon juice and salt.

Recipe 6: Crunchy Carrot and Raw Mango Salad

• Ingredients: Carrots, raw mango, green chili, coriander leaves, mustard seeds, oil, lemon juice, salt.

• Instructions:

• • Chop carrots and raw mango.
  • Mix with green chili, coriander leaves, and lemon juice.
  • Prepare tempering with mustard seeds and oil.
  • Toss salad with tempering and salt.

Recipe 7: Fruity Salad with Papaya and Pomegranate

• Ingredients: Papaya, pomegranate, Banana, orange, Avocoda, mixed nuts, mint leaves, chaat masala, pink salt.

• Instructions:

• Chop fruits and mix with mint leaves.
• Sprinkle chaat masala, pink salt, and lemon juice.
• Garnish with mixed nuts.

Big shoutout to my desk buddy, the salad guru, whose daily solid salad game adds to our motivation and benefits! Inspired by his crunchy rituals, I've whipped up 7 healthy summer salads to keep us cool and nourished. Let's munch our way to wellness together! Watch the referenced and inspired video for some tasty inspiration! 🥗😄 #SaladSquad