7 yummy Indian salads you MUST have on your dinner table

These Indian salads are not only yummy but also nutrient dense.

Written by Tania Tarafdar | Updated : September 3, 2015 7:35 AM IST

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Healthy Indian Salads

It is true -- salads can be the best part of your diet if you want to lose weight. But salads always don’t have to be boring, especially the Indian ones. So, if you are too busy or are too lazy to cook something yummy, then these healthy Indian salads can be your saviour.

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Sprouted Salad

The sprouted salad is a common feature in Indian meals. Sprouts will boost your vitamin B intake and also provide you with protein and carbohydrates in abundance.

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Kangri Salad

The kangri salad is an easy vegan recipe, quick to put together. Prepared with tomatoes, cucumber, green moong and black urad dal it is rich in both protein and vitamins. It can be a good idea to have this salad for your breakfast as the cucumber can keep you hydrated during the day.  Also Read - 6 high-protein meal ideas for Navratri Ashtami fasting

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Pomegranate Salad

Pomegranate salad is a yummy and nutritious salad prepared with pomegranate grains and carrots. Pomegranate is loaded with antioxidants that can prevent the free radical damage to the walls of arteries, and carrot is great source beta-carotene..

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Gajar Koshimbir Salad

Gajar koshimbir is a healthy low calorie salad prepared by combining sweet carrots and curd. Plus, it has a light lemon juice dressing that makes it very healthy.