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Healthy lettuce and strawberry salad for weight loss

This salad is not only yummy to taste but is low in calories, rich in antioxidants and omega 3-6 fatty acids.

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Written By: Dr Neha Sanwalka | Published : March 23, 2015 7:08 PM IST

Including salads in your regular meals is perhaps one of the simplest ways to stay fit. The leafy greens, lettuce, combined with bite-sized strawberries make a great weight loss food. This yummy salad is not only low in calories but also rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. The antioxidants can further contribute to weight loss by boosting your metabolism. Here are 6 healthy salad recipes for weight loss you could try.

Serves 3-4 people

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole iceberg lettuce
  • 5-6 strawberries
  • 15-20 roasted pine nuts (can be replaced with roasted almond flakes)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste

Method:

  • Julienne strawberries and marinate for half hour with sugar and a pinch of salt. Drain any excess fluid.
  • Wash whole lettuce and let it dry. Once dry, tear lettuce leaves in small bites
  • Add roasted pine nuts, marinated strawberries, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss and serve fresh.

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