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Take a handful of Arugula and spread them at the bottom of your salad bowl to serve as the bed of your salad. Arugula has got tons of nitrates which is really good for the body.
Nutritional Facts:
Arugula is known to have high in Calcium, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A.
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of boiled buckwheat. Buckwheat is a good source of fiber if you’re concerned that you’re not getting enough fiber in your salad. Every ¼ cup of boiled buckwheat is equivalent to 8 grams of protein. You can add more according to your liking and for added texture in your salad.
Nutritional Facts:
Buckwheat contains a variety of nutrients which include Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Potassium, Phosporous, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron
Next, add in 1 to 2 tablespoons of chickpeas. Chickpeas is another plant-based version of a good protein source. Every ¼ cup of chickpeas is equivalent to 8-9 grams of protein. You can add more according to your liking and for added texture in your salad.
Nutritional Facts:
Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans and they are a good source of Calories, Carbs, Fiber, Protein, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper.
To make your salad more appetizing and more colorful in the eyes, spread some cherry tomatoes around your salad. You can either cut them in half or add them whole in your salad bowl. You can add more according to your liking and for added texture in your salad.
Nutritional Facts:
Cherry tomatoes have higher beta-carotene content than regular tomatoes. They are excellent sources of vitamin C and other antioxidants like lycopene.
Next, add in some sliced cucumber around for that added crunch. Cucumber is also a good source of hydration in your salad. You can add more according to your liking and for added texture.
Nutritional Facts:
Cucumber is known to be a good source of Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese and Vitamin A.
Drizzle around 3 tablespoons of Hemp Hearts on your salad. Hemp Hearts is another excellent source of iron and fiber for your body and every 3 tablespoons of it are equivalent to 10 grams of protein.
Nutritional Facts:
Hemp Seeds are often referred to as Hemp Hearts. They are a good source of Calories, Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
Top your salad off with that beautiful, little red juicy bits of Pomegranate. Spread a handful of Pomegranate seeds around your salad for that added texture and sweetness. You can add more according to your liking and for that added juiciness in your salad.
Nutritional Facts:
Pomegranate provides important vitamins and minerals and can also boost your fiber intake. It is a good source of Calories, Fat, Sodium, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Sugars, and Protein.
Squeeze a half sliced lemon around your salad for that added sweet-sour taste. Lemon juice is a perfect complement to elevate those other combined flavors in your salad. You can already skip that salad dressing just by squeezing in some lemon juice.
Pair your salad with some warm, sliced Pita bread.
Then serve!