A salad is just about the most versatile meal on the planet. There are so many variations and ingredients to choose from, you could eat a different salad every day of the month without developing boredom of the taste buds. Here are 5 tips to make your salads healthier and tastier;
1. Greens Choose dark leafy greens as a base for a salad, spinach, watercress or romaine for example will add great flavour to a salad as well as being nutritious.
2. Nuts Add nuts or seeds to a salad to add protein and fibre. Walnuts, almonds, pecans, sunflower or pumpkin seeds all make great additions to a salad. Nuts and seeds can be high in calories but the fat they contain is the good fat our bodies need, so a handful as a topping to add some extra crunch to your salad is a great idea.
3. Fresh fruit A fruit salad is a great dessert, but why not add some fruit to your other salads too? Apple, pear, grapes, melon and mango all make great additions to a salad. Fresh fruit adds fibre and vitamins, is less carolific than dried fruit and well, fresh fruit just tastes great!
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4. Protein Veggies taste great but they are not packed with protein, so to make a more rounded salad add some protein in the form of boiled egg, grilled chicken or salmon. Bacon bits are I know, God’s gift to the salad bowl, but they are not lean, oh go on then – just a sprinkle 
5. Avocado You may be surprised at #5 as avocado is high in calories, but it is also packed with oleic acid, a healthy fat that may help lower cholesterol. Avocados are also high in potassium, vitamin K, and fiber. Try adding a few slices of this creamy textured fruit to your salad for something a little different.