Here’s how to make the best Healthy Breakfast Salad in the morning:
The “best” salad will be the salad that provides the right combination of nutrients that you need, and the salad that you enjoy eating the most. If you have a favorite salad that is full of fruits and vegetables, then this may very well be the best breakfast for you. But if you need a little more inspiration, here is Dr. Stibich’s favorite healthy breakfast salad recipe.
Best Breakfast Salad Recipe
This recipe only requires a few ingredients:
- Romaine hearts
- ¼ to ½ red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (you can prep these the night before and store in the refrigerator)
- Hard boiled egg, cut into eighths
- a handful of raw or roasted almonds, chopped
- a small serving of sweet dressing like poppy seed or honey mustard
Now just throw these ingredients into a big bowl and chow down!
Here are some additional suggestions to make your Healthy Breakfast Salad even better:
– Adding a hard or soft boiled egg not only ups the “breakfast factor,” but it adds healthy protein.
– Throwing in some nuts like almonds not only ups your nutrient count, but also adds in some heart-healthy fats. Try adding avocado if you’re not a nut fan.
– Go ahead and use a sweet dressing if you’d like … but be sure to only use a little as the added sugars are some of what you’re trying to avoid.
– To keep things interesting, you can vary this recipe to your heart’s content: add berries or other fruit for sweetness, substitute romaine for other leafy greens, or add crunch with other fresh veggies like carrots or broccoli stems.
– Lastly, if you’ve made an effort to cook more meals at home, don’t forget about your leftovers! You can incorporate last night’s grilled chicken or roasted vegetables into this morning’s breakfast.
Here’s an entertaining video to watch: Tips for Using Those Healthy Leftovers.
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Source: Mark Stibich, PhD